In December 1999, on a snowy day, a taxi was driving through the snow in a remote corner. In the bloody early morning, four mysterious men wearing masks got out of the car, ** the taxi driver, and stuffed him into the trunk of the car. A bloody scene played out quietly in the silent snow, only the rumble of the old train echoed in the silence. This is the opening scene of "Coward", and a fascinating suspenseful plot is about to unfold.
Brand New Story:
The camera cuts to the machine tool factory in the old northeast covered in snow, and the old factory director waits for the workers to receive four months' wages in the early morning. However, all this comes to an abrupt end in the scene where the van is hijacked by a taxi. The robbers ruthlessly took away their wages, gunshots rang out, and lives were lost in the snow. This image becomes the introduction of the series, outlining a cold and cruel picture.
Plot Variation:
However, when the cold wind was howling and the snowflakes were flying, ** sounded, and a domestic suspense drama called "Coward" officially started. Adapted from Zheng Zhiyuan's ** "Swallow Alive", this drama shows the unique cold aesthetics of the Northeast region. Director Zhang Xiaobo creates a captivating and suspenseful atmosphere with a cold, dark, and violent style that keeps the audience deeply immersed in the space of four episodes.
Into the depths of the play:
Unlike other suspense dramas, "Coward" attracts audiences with its unique plot setting. First of all, it skillfully interweaves the three elements of suspense, criminal investigation, and youth. The beauty of the youth campus is intertwined with the brutal reality of crime, which makes the audience emotionally resonate. Through ten years of stride, the plot gradually reveals the fate of the protagonist Qin Li, intertwining the joy and cruelty of youth.
Raw and real:
"Coward" breaks the convention of domestic suspense dramas through Xiao Suo's Northeast winter scenery and strong sense of cinema. The cold weather, white snow and the youth of the protagonists form a strong contrast in the picture, allowing the audience to feel the passage of time and the change of fate. This realistic and shocking way of representation makes it easier for the audience to immerse themselves in the plot.
Superb acting:
In terms of actors, Coward presents excellent performances. Ou Hao successfully interpreted Qin Li's growth process, and the outstanding performances of Wang Yuwen and Zhou Yi also added a lot to the plot. However, the most impressive thing is Liu Jun's superb acting skills, he successfully performed the bad characters vividly, so that the audience can't help but have some complicated emotions about the villains in their anger.
Dare to challenge:
Compared with other domestic suspense dramas, "Coward" is more realistic and close to life in terms of story narration and emotional expression. It not only has a compact and fascinating plot, but also shows another possibility of domestic suspense dramas through the deep excavation of youth, crime and human nature. This drama has enough courage to challenge the routine of traditional suspense dramas and brings a new viewing experience to the audience.
Conclusion:
With its unique plot setting, real performances and cold Northeast aesthetics, "Coward" successfully broke the framework of traditional suspense dramas and injected new vitality into domestic suspense dramas. While appreciating the emotions in the play, the audience also got deep thoughts on youth, crime and human nature. The success of this drama may become a new star in the "Northeast Suspense Drama Universe", bringing more surprises to the audience.