Today, let's talk about the recent hit TV series "Flowers".
After Wong Kar-wai spent six years of preparation and three years of shooting, the TV series "Flowers", which took a total of nine years to produce, immediately attracted the attention of the majority of audiences.
According to the information of relevant data platforms, on the day of the premiere of "Flowers", the ratings of CCTV 8 exceeded 2% in just 10 minutes, and the peak ratings reached 2.6. On Tencent Video, the real-time popularity has reached a peak of 31,000. This value shows that the show has attracted considerable attention and heated discussions among the audience.
The popularity of "Flowers" is unstoppable and has become a hit drama series at the beginning of 2024. The resulting influence has also made Shanghai's Yellow River Road one of the most popular attractions for people to check in.
The TV series "Flowers" is adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Jin Yucheng, which has won many awards and was selected into the list of "Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" and the list of outstanding original online literary works in 2019 jointly promoted by the National Press and Publication Administration and the Chinese Writers Association. This shows that the novel has an important place in the history of contemporary Chinese literature.
Since Wong Kar-wai bought the film and television adaptation rights of "Flowers" in 2013, readers' expectations for the TV series have been even higher. This also shows people's keen attention to the story and emotions shown in this novel, as well as the expectation of director Wong Kar-wai to direct.
This kind of adaptation from novels to TV series has become a common phenomenon, and through the presentation of TV series, the plot and characters of the original work can be more intuitively shown to the audience, and at the same time, it has also opened up a greater influence and dissemination scope for the original work.
Therefore, not only the TV series itself is highly anticipated, but the original novel "Flowers" has also received praise and attention for its place in the history of contemporary Chinese literature.
The TV series version of "Flowers" is directed and produced by the famous director, screenwriter and producer Wong Kar-wai. Set in Shanghai after the reform and opening up, this series mainly revolves around a character named Po, and tells the story of the little people in the nineties of the last century who struggled to chase opportunities and display their talents in a competitive social environment, so as to change their fate.
Wong Kar-wai is undoubtedly a well-recognized film master, he directed many classic films such as "Spring Flash", "The True Story of A Fei", "In the Mood for Love" and many other classic films are deeply loved by audiences, and his unique lens language and style have an important place in the film industry. His works often move people with their unique aesthetic views and emotional expressions, and have won numerous awards and honors at home and abroad.
Therefore, under the guidance of Wong Kar-wai, the TV series version of "Flowers" will definitely show a unique artistic style and attract the attention of a wide range of audiences to its plot and images. People's expectations for this series also stem from their trust and love for Wong Kar-wai's directorial works.
Indeed, "Flowers" is the first TV series directed by Wong Kar-wai. Even though the TV series is longer than the movie, Wong Kar-wai still strictly controls the details. In the interview, Kim Yucheng expressed his confidence that Wong Kar-wai directed "Flowers".
Indeed, whether a TV series can attract the attention of the audience depends not only on how many big-name actors it has, but more importantly, how the director uses the strengths and characteristics of each actor to create a vivid and plump character image.
"Flowers" ushered in the last episode on Tencent Video, as a long-term viewer who has been following dramas, I will indeed feel reluctant after watching the finale. In addition to the sparkling protagonists, some supporting roles also left a deep impression on the audience, especially the role of Uncle Grandpa (played by You Benchang). In the play, Uncle Ah Bao (played by Hu Ge) is a nobleman, and it can be said that without Uncle Ah Bao's later success, there would be no Ah Bao's later success. Although Ah Bao has become the majestic boss of the Yellow River, his uncle is still silently guarding behind him.
As soon as You Benchang appeared in the play, he showed the majesty and demeanor of his uncle. He clearly shows his achievements in the business field through just a few lines, and every look reveals his wisdom as a superior.
You Benchang was born in 1933 in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, and was the only boy in his family. Influenced by his sisters, he developed a strong interest in drama. In high school, he actively participated in the school's theater troupe activities and showed excellent acting skills. After graduating, he successfully entered the Nanjing Art Troupe, and the following year he was sent to the East China Branch of the Central Academy of Drama (now known as the Shanghai Theater Academy) to continue his studies.
When You Benchang was 52 years old, he became famous and became a well-known actor by playing the role of Jigong in the TV series "Jigong". His acting skills have won high recognition and love from the audience, making his name spread all over the country.
Today, the 90-year-old You Benchang has once again won people's respect with his wonderful performance in "Flowers". The talent and enthusiasm he showed in this year made the audience deeply feel his deep cultivation and dedication in his acting career.
Not only did he show excellent acting skills in character building, but he also became a symbol of inspiration and inspiration through his presence and performance. He conveyed to us an important belief that age is never a limit, and as long as we maintain our love and pursuit of life, dreams will never grow old.
His performance made us understand that every living day we have the opportunity to chase our dreams and pursuits, no matter how old we are. His story inspires us not to give up on the pursuit of art and passion, but to persevere in the pursuit of our goals and dreams.
Therefore, Yau Benchang has won the respect of the audience with his outstanding performance at the age of 90, and his presence and performance have brought us an inspiration and understanding, allowing us to understand the vitality of life and the importance of dreams. His story teaches us that as long as we remain passionate and dedicated, age can never stop us from pursuing our dreams.