Recently, domestic dramas have frequently become the object of ridicule by audiences, perhaps because the plot is unreasonable, or because they do not dare to show real large-scale scenes.
However, CCTV's recent hit "If Running is My Life" has attracted widespread attention, not only because of its bold plot, but also because of the appearance of an actor with a pleated face playing "mistress."
At the beginning of the TV series, there was a heavy and depressing picture. Cheng, the hostess, was relieved to lose her legs, and she was in pain when she was dancing. However, her reassuring husband Qin Feng showed his true feelings that he could not bear to face his wife's imperfection at the critical moment.
Chu Zhijuan, the manager of Chu, who appears in the plot, is a character with the temperament of a mature woman, who has a period of derailment with Qin Feng, which has caused great controversy among the audience.
This is not only because of the sensitive topic of infidelity, but also because the plot in the play is so bold that it even makes people shout "laugh off big teeth".
When she flirted and bought health products in the supermarket, Qin Feng's mother accidentally discovered the misbehavior of the two, which made the whole scene extremely embarrassing.
Such a large-scale scene is not common in domestic dramas, which has attracted the attention of market supervision.
The choice of actors raises questions: why is Cheng Anxin's "mistress" so haughty?
The key problem lies in the role of Chu Zhijuan, the manager of Chu, who is starred by an actor with wrinkles on his face, raising questions from the audience.
Audiences generally believe that the actor in the show mature charm at the same time, but appears too old, and Cheng Anxin image produced a strong contrast.
This kind of casting problem not only makes the audience feel like "laughing off their teeth", but also makes the whole plot seem a little out of tune.
In the play, Cheng Anxin is played by Zhong Chuxi, although he lost his legs in the plot, but still shows the top beauty.
Compared with the Chu manager, not only the appearance is quite different, but also the performance in the plot is difficult for the audience to accept.
The choice of actors is directly related to the credibility of the plot, which is also a key point for the audience to have doubts about the play.
Bold plot or artistic expression? The audience has mixed comments.
The boldness of the plot of "if running is my Life" caused mixed comments from the audience.
Some people think that this kind of performance is a restoration of the truth of life and a breakthrough of bold themes, while another part of the audience thinks that the too bold plot is too bold for people to watch, even a little embarrassing.
In the play, there is not only the explosion of the cheating drama, but also the outspokenness on the subject of sex.
Yang Chao's character surprised the audience by answering his mother's questions about sex at home. This bold performance is not common in domestic dramas, so it has caused some controversy.
Mother-daughter affection and role Breakthrough: warmth and explosion coexist
However, "if running is my Life" attracts much attention not only because of the bold plot, but also because there are many tender and touching details hidden outside the performance of the explosion.
Cheng Anxin lost her legs, and her mother stayed by her side, hoping that she could stand up again through artificial limbs.
Although she refused at ease for a time, she finally succeeded in standing with the encouragement of her mother, showing a mutual redemption between mother and daughter.
The relationship between Chen Ruohua and her mother Zhao Xiuli is also full of drama, and Zhao Xiuli's protection of her daughter makes people feel warm.
This kind of mother-daughter love is in sharp contrast to other bold plots in the play, which makes the audience feel the warmth in their laughter.
Conclusion:
Although "if running is my Life" incorporates many tender elements in the exploding plot, the audience still has doubts about the choice of actors.
In particular, the selection of the role of Chu Zhijuan, the manager of Chu, has become the key to controversy. As a national media, CCTV should pay attention to the issue of casting, so as to avoid affecting the perception of the whole play because of improper role.
Whether the plot of laughing off big teeth can continue to attract the attention of the audience will also depend on the development of the follow-up plot and the audience's acceptance of the choice of actors.
For domestic dramas, casting is one of the keys that the production team needs to take seriously, otherwise it is difficult to win the recognition of the audience even if there is a bold plot.
It is hoped that CCTV will be more cautious in the casting of life drama in the future and present more wonderful works to the audience.
