The hearts of the audience were deeply touched by a TV series called "Parents Love" in 2014.
In a simple and sincere way, this work shows the ordinary and real life of an ordinary couple, making people feel the purest and simplest essence of love.
Now that nine years have passed, this drama is still attracting many viewers to watch, and its rating on Douban is still rising.
9.A score of 5 shows that it has surpassed the previous 9 in the hearts of the audience4。
Why did the film and television industry, which has been keen on remakes in recent years, not start with this "sweet and sweet"?
Liu Jing's contribution to the success of "Parents' Love" is the result of a combination of factors.
Liu Lin once praised the screenwriter's script for being very rigorous, saying that the actors almost didn't need to think about the plot direction by themselves, and they just needed to perform according to the script and it was very smooth.
In 1993, Liu Jing published this novella for the first time in the magazine "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art".
Jiang Wen was the first person to be attracted by this **, because he saw the shadow of his mother in it, so he loved this story deeply.
With special feelings, Jiang Wen wanted to dedicate this film to his mother.
In order to realize this wish, Jiang Wen bought the film copyright of ** and paid 50,000 yuan to Liu Jing.
However, Liu Jing was addicted to playing mahjong at the time and couldn't extricate herself.
After she submitted the first draft, the project was not progressing in time.
Ni Ping and Yang Yaya later became interested in this ** and hoped to adapt it into a TV series.
However, Liu Jing still couldn't get rid of her addiction to mahjong, which led to the project running aground again.
It wasn't until many years later that Cao Huayi, the boss of Xinli Media, once again made this ** film and television adaptation possible with his vision.
When starting to adapt the script, Cao Huayi invited a senior industry insider to guide Liu Jing.
The screenwriter believes that the script needs to attract the audience through constant contradictions and conflicts, so as to increase the ratings.
However, Liu Jing is not interested in farce and money dramas, and she is eager to create warm Chinese family stories, hoping that through such works, audiences can enjoy Chinese TV dramas and develop a love for Chinese.
Due to the disagreement of the creative concept, director Liu Jingqi left the screenwriter. Cao Huayi then invited screenwriter Li Xiaoming, who had created a popular family drama in the 90s.
The two are completely compatible in terms of creative concepts, and their collision of ideas inspired Liu Jingxin.
10 months later, Liu Jing successfully completed the adaptation of the script of "Parents' Love".
In the creation, "Parental Love" is different from the style of other domestic family ethics dramas, it highlights itself by showing the humor and fun in the trivial daily life.
The lines and plot in the play are full of humor, which is one of the important reasons why the show has endured.
Although when ** first came out, there were questions about how parents could be teased at will.
With the evolution of the times, family relations in Chinese society have gradually tended to be relaxed and equal, so this light-hearted and humorous expression has been widely welcomed.
Director Kong Sheng once shared his creative experience, emphasizing the narrative of family ethics in a relaxed way.
Use materials that are everywhere in life and a smooth storytelling to show the humor.
This narrative triggers the joy of the audience, and at the same time does not violate the rules of the play, but enhances the pleasure of watching the play.
Kong Sheng was attracted to this trait, which he called "**."
The script shows screenwriter Liu Jing's own sense of humor, and director Kong Sheng carefully protects this humor.
They show the ethical relationship of the family in a relaxed and natural way.
Use the comical details and unexpected episodes of life to evoke the audience's sense of humor about life itself.
The reason why the audience can watch a period drama full of humor and fun is entirely due to the persistence of the screenwriter and director.
The screenwriter and director of this play's pursuit of realism make it even more unsurpassed.
This drama not only realistically portrays life, but also accurately represents the changes of the times.
The story of Jiang Defu and An Jie began in their youth and continued until Jiang Defu's 80th birthday, running through various historical periods after the founding of New China.
For example, in the play, the opportunity for social change is successfully seized through the plot of the encounter at the ball.
With the continuous advancement of reform and opening up, China's economy is booming, and the venue for the dance party has also been moved to the park.
Jiang Defu and An Jie reunited here and danced together again, highlighting the changes of the times and emotions. The audience doesn't need to explain too much to understand the change.
Brother-in-law Ouyang Yi initially had contempt for Jiang Defu, especially because Jiang was an intellectual. However, as his fate changed, he had to accept Jiang Defu's help.
At the family banquet, a ridiculous title turned out to be the fuse for Ouyang Yi's emotional outburst, showing the impact of personal psychology in the context of the special era.
This scene is also one of the most classic scenes in the play, vividly showing the profound impact of a particular era on an individual's body and mind through a meal and emotional outbursts.
There are many similar plot treatments in the play.
The birth of this classic is inseparable from the joint efforts of screenwriter Liu Jing and director Kong Sheng, but unfortunately, Liu Jing died of cancer in 2019, which is regrettable.
I'm afraid that this drama does not have the guidance of the original screenwriter, so few people should challenge it easily.
In addition to relying on the two core creative forces of the screenwriter and director, the success of this play also has the god-like acting skills of the actors who play a crucial role.
Initially, Liu Jing did not agree with Cao Huayi's desire to adapt her **, because she thought that the copyright of this drama had long been bought by Jiang Wen.
However, although many years have passed and the copyright purchased by Jiang Wen has long since lapsed, Liu Jing still decided to ask Jiang Wen's consent.
Jiang Wen not only happily agreed to Liu Jing's copyright again, but also proposed that he wanted to play the role of Jiang Defu, and contacted director Zheng Xiaolong and asked him to direct.
However, due to scheduling reasons, Jiang Wen and Zheng Xiaolong did not participate in the final shooting.
Liu Jing was dissatisfied with the casting change of the actors, and finally decided on the candidates. This process has gone through several changes.
Cao Huayi assured Liu Jing that this cast would be successful, and it was never an empty promise, in order to appease her heart.
However, when the whole clip is finally seen, it is clear that Cao Huayi is not exaggerating, because Liu Jing has been conquered by the performances of the actors.
Liu Jing especially likes the actor Liu Lin who plays Jiang Dehua, which is particularly prominent in a group of actors.
She wrote a note after the series aired, praising Liu Lin for her excellent interpretation of the role of Jiang Dehua, a country girl.
She once said that she fell in love with the actress with great acting skills while watching the trailer of the series, and she had not met her in person at this time.
She simply brought to life the rustic sister-in-law Jiang Dehua who came out of the countryside.
Through the mouth of this person who knows his characters best, you can know how successful Liu Lin is in shaping the role of Jiang Dehua.
Liu Tianchi played the role of Wang Xiu'e and performed well. Wang Xiu'e is a typical rural woman, and to play this role, the actor must dare to let go of the performance.
In order to create this role, Liu Tianchi made a huge change in his image, and behaved very boldly and openly in the play.
Liu Tianchi's performance has always filled the audience with anticipation, and every appearance brings unexpected surprises.
Especially in the scene where he delivered an adult, it was immersive, and the viewing was very enjoyable.
The performances of the two protagonists in the play are even more incomparable.
First of all, the heroine An Jie must have a mesmerizing look, because when Jiang Defu first met her at the ball, he was deeply attracted by her beauty.
After Anjie has been married for many years, her beauty is still not devastated by life, and even once made a painter teacher fall in love with her.
Secondly, An Jie's strong character must also be reflected. After she married Jiang Defu, she has been wholeheartedly transforming him, and her firm will is often shown in countless details of life.
Mei Ting interprets the role of An Jie just right, and she naturally shows the age change from young to old.
In the current entertainment industry, is there anyone who is qualified for the role of An Jie?
Mei Ting is not only known as the "Chinese Opera School Flower", but also has become a leader in the international film industry when she was a teenager, and her strength is difficult to be surpassed in any aspect.
Dong Jie tried to star in the stage version of "Parents Love" a few years ago, but the audience was very disappointed with her performance.
This also proves that the difficulty of Anjie's role is not something that anyone can do.
The male protagonist has had some twists and turns in gaining recognition, compared to the female protagonist being recognized quickly.
At the beginning of the crew's preparation for filming, the director quickly confirmed Guo Tao's decision to play the leading role.
However, after the crew started filming, screenwriter Liu Jing once went to the set and had the idea of opposing Guo Tao after seeing him.
In Liu Jing's view, Guo Tao's image and temperament are very different from the Jiang Defu she portrayed, and it was not until the director's firm support that Guo Tao was able to continue to play the leading role.
Guo Tao successfully established the role of Jiang Defu through unremitting efforts, and his acting skills deeply moved Liu Jing, making her sigh "After Guo Tao, I can't find another Jiang Defu".
Netizens once commented that for almost all the actors who starred in the drama "Parents Love", this is a masterpiece in their careers.
There is no doubt that the show could be a glorious milestone for each of them in their acting careers.