"The World", a modern urban drama, has ushered in its finale, but the thinking it leaves the audience is far from over.
This work co-starred by Lei Jiayin, Xin Baiqing, Song Jia, Yin Tao, Ding Yongdai, Cheng Taishen, Sarina, Song Chunli, Wang Yang and other powerful actors, based on Liang Xiaosheng's novel of the same name, through the fate of the Zhou family, shows us the magnificent changes of the times in China in the past 50 years.
In this TV series, which can be called an epic of the life of contemporary Chinese people, we see the joys, sorrows and sorrows of the Zhou family in different eras. From the difficult years of the Cultural Revolution to the opportunities and challenges after the reform and opening up, the story of the Zhou family is like a mirror, reflecting the trajectory of ordinary Chinese life.
We saw Zhou Bingkun sticking to his integrity in the predicament, Zhou Bingyi was clean in his career, and Zhou Cong grew from an ignorant teenager to an excellent reporter. The fate of each character is deeply imprinted with the imprint of the times.
However, what puzzled many viewers was that the veteran actor Chen Daoming was in charge of narration in the play. His warm and calm voice runs through the play, like an omniscient narrator, bringing the audience into this story that spans half a century.
Chen Daoming's narration gives people a wonderful feeling, as if he is a member of the story, and has experienced these vicissitudes firsthand. These questions sparked a wide discussion among the audience.
Some people believe that Chen Daoming is the incarnation of the author himself, while others speculate that he may be a future version of a character in a certain play. In any case, Chen Daoming's narration adds a layer of mystery to the show and makes it easier for the audience to immerse themselves in this story that spans time and space.
As the plot progresses, we will continue to explore the secrets in "The World", solve the mystery of Chen Daoming's narration identity, and also think deeply about the life inspiration that this work brings to us.
In "The World", an epic that spans half a century, Zhou Cong's growth experience is undoubtedly one of the most striking story lines.
Although he did not personally experience the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution, fate did not seem to favor the teenager. During Zhou Cong's childhood and adolescence, he experienced three major events that were enough to change a person's life, and each blow was like a hammer trying to destroy this young soul.
The first is the change of family. Zhou Cong and his family were deceived and had to move out of their familiar home. For a growing child, this sudden change is undoubtedly a huge blow.
We can imagine Zhou Cong standing in a strange new home, his eyes flashing with confusion and unease, but his heart is silently adapting to this cruel world. Immediately afterward, an even greater tragedy struck.
Zhou Cong's sister Zhou Nan was killed unexpectedly, and the bad news was like a thunderbolt from the sky, instantly shrouding the Zhou family in a haze of sadness. We seem to be able to see Zhou Cong stubbornly biting his lip, trying not to let the tears flow, because he knows that he must be strong, for himself and for the grief-stricken parents.
However, the test of fate did not stop there. When Zhou Cong was about to recover from the blow of his sister's death, his father Zhou Bingkun was imprisoned for some reason. This is undoubtedly a devastating blow for a child who has not yet reached adulthood.
We can imagine Zhou Cong standing alone outside the high wall, looking at the back of his father being taken away, his heart full of helplessness and despair. Faced with this chain of misfortunes, many may choose to give up on themselves.
But Zhou Cong didn't. He chose another path - to change his fate through his own efforts. We seem to be able to see him reading hard at the desk late at night, and we can feel his sweat and tears in pursuit of a better future.
In the end, Zhou Cong's persistence and hard work paid off. He was admitted to university and opened up a new path in his life. After graduating from university, Zhou Cong became an excellent journalist, recording the changes of this era with his own brushstrokes.
Zhou Cong's growth experience, to a certain extent, is the epitome of the entire "The World". His story tells us that even in the face of great difficulties, as long as we do not give up hope and always work hard, we will be able to create our own wonderful life.
This may be one of the important messages that "The World" wants to convey to the audience. In "The World," an epic drama spanning half a century, Chen Daoming's narration is undoubtedly a fascinating puzzle.
His magnetic voice is used throughout, like an omniscient narrator, transporting the viewer into this complex and ever-changing world of storytelling. But who exactly does this voice represent? This question has been haunting the minds of the audience.
Many viewers initially thought that Chen Daoming's narration might be the embodiment of the author, Liang Xiaosheng himself. After all, "The World" is derived from Liang Xiaosheng's novel of the same name, and it seems logical to integrate the author's perspective into the TV series.
However, upon closer reflection, we will see that this hypothesis is not entirely true. The "I" in fiction is usually a narrative device and does not necessarily represent the author himself. What's more, Chen Daoming's narration gives people the feeling of being a witness, as if he is a member of the story and has experienced these vicissitudes of life.
So, whose perspective is Chen Daoming's narration telling this story? After careful analysis, a reasonable guess surfaced: this voice probably belonged to Zhou Cong when he grew up.
Why Zhou Cong? First of all, Zhou Cong's experience runs through the entire story. Although he did not directly experience the Cultural Revolution, his childhood and adolescence were marked by significant events that could change a person's life.
These experiences gave him a deep understanding of his family and society, which laid the foundation for him to become a good journalist in the future. Secondly, Zhou Cong's professional identity as a journalist has given him the ability and perspective to review and record this period of history.
As an excellent journalist, he has the ability to objectively observe and describe the people and things around him, which is very consistent with the narrative style of Chen Daoming's narration. Moreover, Chen Daoming's narration's tone and perspective always seem to carry a kind of mature retrospective and thinking.
This is very consistent with Zhou Cong's process of growing from an ignorant teenager to a wise adult. We can imagine that many years later, Zhou Cong sat at his desk, reviewing the story of himself and his family, and writing this "memoir" with the tip of the pen and his heart.
Of course, this is just speculation. The director's choice of Chen Daoming as the narrator was undoubtedly deliberate. Chen Daoming's calm and insightful voice adds a layer of profound philosophical thinking to the whole play, allowing the audience to think more deeply while following the development of the story.
No matter who Chen Daoming's narration represents, it successfully brings the audience into the story of "The World", allowing us to empathize with this past in China that spans half a century.
This unique narrative technique has also become one of the important features that distinguish "The World" from other urban dramas. With its colorful group portraits, "The World" presents the audience with a vivid picture of contemporary Chinese society.
Each character has its own unique trajectory of destiny, reflecting a different spectrum of humanity. Yu Hong's son is an impressive example. Despite his poor background, he did not abandon himself or his parents.
On the contrary, we see that this young man, with perseverance, changed his destiny through his own efforts. His story seems to tell silently: birth is not the whole that determines a person's future, but personal struggle is equally important.
The portrayal of this character has undoubtedly brought inspirational power to many audiences. In stark contrast is what happened to Zhou Bingyi. As a local official with clean sleeves, Zhou Bingyi's image represents the ideal of a clean and honest cadre.
However, when he is framed, we see the cruel side of reality. The audience was indignant at what happened to Zhou Bingyi, but behind this indignation was a deep understanding of the complexity of real society.
What is even more thought-provoking is the reaction of characters such as Cao Debao and Qiao Chunyan. In the face of Zhou Bingyi's misfortune, the schadenfreude they showed exposed the dark side of human nature.
Every character in "The World" is not a simple black and white dichotomy. They have advantages and disadvantages; There is a noble side and a mean side. It's this complexity that makes these characters believable and allows the audience to see themselves or those around them.
Through these lifelike characters, "The World" not only tells the story of a family, but also reflects the microcosm of the whole society. It allows us to see the many facets of human nature, and it also leads us to think about how we should choose and act in the face of life's challenges.
"The World" is not only a TV series that shows the changes in China in the past 50 years, but also a mirror that reflects reality, triggering profound social reflection among the audience.
Through the stories of the Zhou family and other characters, the play skillfully touches on many social hot issues, allowing the audience to constantly dialogue with reality during the viewing process. Among them, the discussion on the attitudes of children from poor families is particularly profound.
As Chen Daoming said in the narration: "There are about two types of children in poor families, or they are ashamed of poverty, and they resentment from shame, so there are many people who hate their fathers and mothers." At the same time, the portrayal of the image of local officials in "The World" is also quite meaningful.
The experience of Zhou Bingyi's character reflects the dilemmas and challenges faced by honest cadres in real society. It reminds us of the need for a more rational and holistic perspective when judging others.
In addition, the play shows various social phenomena and problems, such as the gap between the rich and the poor, workplace competition, family relationships, etc., through the fate of different characters. These topics are closely related to the daily life of the audience, and have aroused a wide range of resonance and thinking.
As a masterpiece in recent years, the artistic value of "The World" is not only reflected in its superb acting skills and delicate plot, but also in its deep insight and reflection on social reality.
It inspires the audience to face up to the challenges of life, and at the same time calls on us to pay attention to the people and things around us to build a more understanding and inclusive society. Through the mirror of "The World", we are able to re-examine our own lives and think about our attitudes and choices in the face of difficulties.
This is perhaps the most valuable part of this work.