In the literary world, Yu Hua's name is like a mudslide in the field of interviews, he is not only the author of "Alive", but also a comedian in the writer's circle. He once made people cry with his deep "Alive", but in reality he has become a joke full of jokes. Yu Hua's many masterpieces such as "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood", "Shouting in the Drizzle", "Brothers", "A Kind of Reality" and so on are all excellent, among which "Alive" is the most sensational, and it has been adapted into movies twice and has achieved great success.
Movies and TV dramas.
In 1994, the movie "Alive" directed by Zhang Yimou was released, starring Ge You, Gong Li, etc. In Zhang Yimou's unpretentious lens language, Fugui's torn life is narrated, although it has been adapted from the original book, the truth of the tragedy makes people cry. The film was a huge success, and Zhang Yimou and other main creators swept Cannes, becoming one of his proudest works.
27 years later, Zhu Zheng adapted "Alive" into a 33-episode TV series, starring Chen Chuang, Liu Mintao and others. The TV series has the advantage of not being limited by time, and it can better portray Fugui's tragic life in the context of the big era. However, perhaps because of the starring non-so-called "traffic" stars at the time, the show was relatively unpopular, and even the replay rate after the premiere was not high.
Present.
1, Chen Chuang & Fugui.
Fugui, from the stupid son of the landlord's family to the old man in the twilight of his company, his life is full of misfortune and luck. Chen Chuang performed this role brilliantly, deeply understood Fugui, and made it full and vivid. However, this actor with outstanding acting skills has never been able to get the recognition and popularity he deserves.
Chen Chuang, born in 1974 in an artistic family, once emerged with the role of the roaring dog in "Baolian Lantern". However, over the years, his acting career has not been satisfactory, although he has cultural heritage and solid acting skills, he rarely starred in major productions, and his star journey is not smooth enough.
2, Liu Mintao & Jiazhen.
Liu Mintao's role as Jiazhen can be called the pinnacle of his acting career. She has experienced twists and turns in her career and life, and once left the film and television industry to become a housewife, but finally decided to make a comeback, and rose rapidly with dramas such as "Langya Bang" and "The Pretender", becoming the top of the "aunt circle".
3, Wang Xuejing, Zhang Xueying & Feng Xia.
Feng Xia is the eldest daughter of Fugui and Jiazhen, and she has a bad fate. Her actor Wang Xuejing impressed with her real and natural performance and pure appearance, but her acting career failed to continue to develop. Zhang Xueying debuted as a child star, and has been active in the field of film and television dramas in recent years, becoming a high-profile post-95 flower.
4. Other main supporting roles.
In addition to the starring role, the performance of other supporting roles in the play cannot be ignored. Mr. Xu played by Mr. Li Ding, Liu Chunsheng played by Geng Shengkai, etc., all add a lot to the plot. However, some of these actors have been dead for years, and some have not received the attention and development they deserve.
Conclusions. 
16 years have passed since the story of "Alive", some actors have become popular because of this, and some have never been able to stand out. In the film and television drama market, it seems that there has not been a story of a small person that can really stand up to scrutiny for a long time. Perhaps behind the flashy appearance, we still need to find those real and touching stories, which may be a new direction for film and television drama creation.