In 2014, the TV series "Parents' Love" was warmly presented to the audience.
Through a sincere and simple narrative, it depicts the ordinary life of an ordinary couple, but it makes people feel the most sincere and unpretentious charm of love.
Nine years have passed, and this classic drama series still attracts countless audiences, and its rating on Douban continues to rise.
From the previous 94 has jumped to 95, this number not only represents an increase in ratings, but also a strong proof of the audience's love and recognition of this drama.
Although this series has attracted much attention and is known as the "sweet and sweet" in the hearts of the audience, the film and television industry, which is keen on remakes in recent years, has rarely kept a distance from it, what is the reason behind this?
The reason why "Parents' Love" can become a classic is inseparable from the wonderful presentation in many aspects, among which screenwriter Liu Jing's ingenuity is indispensable.
Liu Lin, who plays Dehua in the play, was full of praise for the screenwriter's script, saying that the script was very carefully conceived, and the actors only needed to follow the script and not speculate too much about the development of the plot to fully express the characters.
It is worth mentioning that this acclaimed novella ** was first published by Liu Jing in the magazine "People's Liberation Army Literature and Art" in 1993, showing her solid literary skills and outstanding creative talent.
At that time, Jiang Wen had a unique vision and became the first person to be deeply attracted by this **. He loved the story because it reminded him of his own mother.
Jiang Wen has the dream of adapting this ** into a movie, and intends to use it as a unique gift to his beloved mother. For him, this is not only a movie, but also an expression of his mother's special feelings from the bottom of his heart.
In order to realize his dream, Jiang Wen did not hesitate to buy the film adaptation rights of **, and paid Liu Jing 50,000 yuan as a copyright fee.
However, at that time, Liu Jing was deeply addicted to the mahjong table and was fascinated by this kind of entertainment.
Because of this, although she had already submitted the first draft, the entire film project came to a standstill.
After that, Ni Ping and Yang Yaya also had a strong interest in this **, and they hoped to put it on the TV screen.
But unfortunately, Liu Jing is still mired in the quagmire of mahjong and can't extricate herself, resulting in the adaptation plan of the TV series being forced to shelve again.
Many years later, Cao Huayi, the helmsman of Xinli Media, finally made this ** film and television adaptation see the light of day with his keen insight.
In the early stage of the script adaptation, Cao Huayi invited a senior screenwriter in the industry to assist Liu Jing.
The experienced screenwriter stressed that a successful script must rely on a succession of contradictions and conflicts to firmly capture the audience's attention, thus ensuring high ratings.
However, Liu Jing has little interest in the kind of TV dramas that are full of farce and money strife. Deep down, she has a desire to create warm and touching Chinese family stories, so that the audience can enjoy Chinese TV dramas while also feeling the charm of Chinese, so that they can fall in love with the country.
Due to differences with the previous screenwriter on the creative concept, Liu Jing finally chose to stick to her own ideas. In order to support Liu Jing, Cao Huayi specially invited screenwriter Li Xiaoming, who once created a well-known family drama masterpiece in the 90s.
This time, the creative ideas of the two coincided, and the sparks of ideas inspired new inspiration in the collision, and Liu Jing's creative ideas suddenly became clear.
After ten months of hard work, Liu Jing finally completed the adaptation of the script of "Parents' Love".
In the process of creation, this work has successfully explored a unique style, which is unique among many domestic family ethics dramas. That is, while delicately depicting the trivialities of life, it does not lose humor and fun, so that the audience can feel the warmth and beauty of life in laughter.
There is no doubt that the lines and plot in the play exude a strong sense of humor, which is the key to its longevity.
Although when it first came out, some questioned the light-hearted portrayal of parents in it.
However, with the evolution of the times, Chinese family relations have gradually developed in a more relaxed and egalitarian direction, and this humorous way of presenting family life has also gained more and more recognition and love.
When talking about his creative experience, director Kong Sheng emphasized the importance of depicting the ethical relationship of the family in a relaxed way.
He is adept at using materials that can be found everywhere in daily life and smooth narrative techniques to show the humor and humor in the stories.
This way of telling not only amused the audience and made them laugh, but also cleverly followed the rules of the play, adding more pleasure to the viewing experience.
Kong Sheng calls that unique charm "healing," and it was the essence of this humor that struck him in the first place.
Screenwriter Liu Jing uses the script as a medium to skillfully convey her unique witty temperament, while director Kong Sheng carefully cares for this spark of humor.
The two of them work together to paint a warm picture of family ethics in a very natural and fluid way.
By capturing the interesting bits and pieces of daily life, unexpected plots, the audience is triggered to feel the joy of life.
It is precisely because of the perseverance and ingenuity of the screenwriter and director that the audience can enjoy this witty and interesting masterpiece of the times.
In addition, the screenwriter and director's extreme pursuit of realism makes this drama an insurmountable classic.
This play not only goes deep into life, but also vividly reproduces the flow of history.
The plot unfolds from the youth of Jiang Defu and An Jie to Jiang Defu's eighth birthday, delicately connecting many important periods after the founding of New China, and the play cleverly integrates many historical moments into the ups and downs of the characters' fates.
For example, the scenes of encounters through the dance party in the play are closely linked to the pulse of social change.
With the advancement of reform and opening up, China's economy is booming, and the background of the ball has also moved to the park. The reunion and dance of Jiang Defu and An Jie not only reflects the evolution of the times, but also conveys the flow of emotions. Needless to say, this subtle shift is something that the audience can understand.
Moreover, at the beginning, his brother-in-law Ouyang Yi, who was an intellectual, had a significant contemptuous attitude towards Jiang Defu. However, as his personal circumstances changed, he had to accept Jiang Defu's help.
At a family gathering, the transformation of the title of joking became a breakthrough for Ouyang Yi's emotional catharsis, vividly revealing the profound impact of that special period on the individual's psyche.
This scene can be called a classic moment in the play, the time of a meal, the agitation of emotions, it profoundly reveals the profound impact of a specific era on the individual's body and mind.
There is no shortage of such exquisite treatments in the play, and they are not uncommon.
There is no doubt that without either of screenwriter Liu Jing and director Kong Sheng, this classic would cease to exist. Sadly, Liu Jing passed away from cancer in 2019.
Therefore, without the guidance of this talented original screenwriter, I am afraid that few people dare to easily try to challenge the status of this show.
In addition to the two creative cores of the screenwriter and director, the superb acting skills of the actors have also laid a solid foundation for the success of the show.
At first, when Liu Jing learned that Cao Huayi intended to adapt it into a TV series, she did not agree. Because the copyright of the play has long fallen into the hands of Jiang Wen.
However, time has passed, and the copyright purchased by Jiang Wen has been invalidated, but Liu Jing still decided to seek Jiang Wen's opinion.
* During the communication, Jiang Wen not only agreed to Liu Jing's request to transfer the copyright again without hesitation, but also took the initiative to express his willingness to play Jiang Defu, and actively contacted director Zheng Xiaolong, hoping that he could direct the play.
However, due to scheduling conflicts, Jiang Wen and Zheng Xiaolong were unable to participate in the final filming of the episode.
The cast has undergone many changes, which made Liu Jing quite dissatisfied, and after some twists and turns, it was finally confirmed.
In order to reassure Liu Jing, Cao Huayi also confidently assured her that this carefully selected cast will definitely shine, and it is not empty words.
However, when the film was presented in front of him, it turned out that what Cao Huayi said was true, and Liu Jing was amazed by the superb acting skills of the actors.
Among the many actors, Liu Jing has a soft spot for Liu Lin, who plays Jiang Dehua.
When the series was on the air, she wrote a note, praising Liu Lin for interpreting the image of the country girl Jiang Dehua vividly.
She said: "Before I met her in person, I was deeply attracted to this actress with outstanding acting skills. She vividly interpreted the unpretentious sister-in-law Jiang Dehua, who was born in the countryside. ”
The author who knows his characters best commented on this, which is enough to witness Liu Lin's great success in portraying the role of Jiang Dehua.
In the play, Liu Tianchi, who plays Wang Xiu'e, also performs well, which is eye-catching. The role of Wang Xiu'e is a typical image of a rural woman, and the actor must be able to completely release himself in order to perform it vividly.
In order to interpret this role well, Liu Tianchi has made great changes in image building, and at the same time, he has also shown a high degree of devotion and courage to let go in his performance.
Liu Tianchi's acting skills really lived up to expectations, and every scene amazed the audience. Especially in the scene where An Jie delivered the baby, her performance was even more shocking.
In addition, the superb interpretation of the male and female protagonists in the play has reached an unparalleled realm.
The heroine An Jie, the first priority is to have the appearance of the country and the city, after all, when she met Jiang Defu for the first time at the ball, her beauty made Jiang Defu fall in love with it, and he couldn't take his eyes off it.
Even after many years of marriage, the trivialities of life have not eroded An Jie's appearance, and her beauty has even moved a painting teacher.
Moreover, An Jie's character of not admitting defeat is also vividly displayed. Since marrying Jiang Defu, she has been committed to transforming her husband, and her firmness and strength can be felt in every bit of life.
Mei Ting's superb acting skills interpret the role of An Jie well, whether she is young or gray-haired, she performs with ease, natural and smooth.
In today's entertainment industry, how easy is it to find an actor who can play the role of An Jie?
Mei Ting is not only the school flower of the ** Drama Academy, but also won the honor of international actress when she was a young and frivolous teenager, and her strength and achievements are beyond the reach of the world.
A few years ago, Dong Jie tried to perform in the stage version of "Parents Love", but her performance failed to meet the audience's expectations.
This fact also shows from another angle that not everyone can control the interpretation of An Jie's role.
Unlike the heroine, who quickly won the audience's love, the male protagonist had a little bumpy experience in gaining recognition.
At the beginning of the preparation of the series, the director did not hesitate to choose Guo Tao as the leading actor.
However, after the crew officially started filming, screenwriter Liu Jing came to the set in person and once questioned Guo Tao's image and expressed his opposition.
At first, Liu Jing felt that Guo Tao's appearance and temperament were very different from the Jiang Defu she imagined. Later, with the resolute support of the director, Guo Tao was able to continue to serve as the leading actor.
After unremitting efforts and research, Guo Tao finally played the role of Jiang Defu to the fullest, which made Liu Jing also admire. She even said: "After Guo Tao, I can't find an actor more suitable for playing Jiang Defu." ”
Some netizens once praised that the drama "Parents' Love" can be called the pinnacle of his acting career for many actors who participated.
This is true, this drama has undoubtedly added a strong touch to the acting journey of each of them.
Therefore, whether it is considering its excellent creative team or the powerful cast, this classic is difficult to surpass. What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to talk in the comment section.