The TV series "Flowers" directed by Wong Kar-wai is the final chapter of his "Trilogy of Flowers", and it is also his TV series **. The play is adapted from Jin Yucheng's name**, and is co-starred by powerful actors such as Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei. The play, which tells the story of Po, a businessman in Shanghai in the early 90s, and three heroines, has been called "the Chinese version of The Great Gatsby". The show began preparations in 2019, started filming in September 2020, and after more than three years of polishing, it will get a distribution license in November 2023 and is expected to be broadcast in 2024.
Wong Kar-wai is an internationally renowned director, known for his unique style and aesthetics, having directed classic films such as "In the Mood for Love" and "2046", which is his first TV series and the final chapter of his "Flowers Trilogy". During the filming of the play, the style of Shanghai in the 90s was reproduced, a 1:1 scene of the Yellow River Road was built, a large number of old objects were collected, and the original author Jin Yucheng was invited to participate in the shooting, striving to restore the atmosphere and details of the original work. The trailer and poster of the play sparked heated discussions among netizens, who had different opinions on Wong Kar-wai's directing style, Hu Ge's acting skills, and the image of the three heroines.
Hu Ge plays Po, a legendary figure from a hawker to a business magnate, whose life experience and love story are at the heart of the show. Hu Ge said that he has a very good feeling for this role and admires Wong Kar-wai's directorial talent, and he not only has to adapt to Wong Kar-wai's style during the filming process, but also reflect Po's growth and changes. Hu Ge also revealed that during the filming, he changed from his 30s to 40s, and the crew also celebrated his birthday, and he felt that he and Po had gone through a life together.
Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei played the three heroines of Bao's different personalities, showing the style of Shanghai women in the 90s. All three actresses said that it was an honor and a challenge to work with Wong Kar-wai, and they all learned a lot during filming and gained a deeper understanding of their roles.
The TV series "Flowers" is a long-awaited work, Wong Kar-wai's directing talent, the acting skills of Hu Ge and the three heroines, and the scenes of Shanghai in the 90s are full of curiosity and anticipation. Whether the show can impress the audience and create miracles, we will wait and see. Are you looking forward to "Flowers"?What do you expect from Wong Kar-wai's TV series?Feel free to leave a message in the comment section to share your thoughts!
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