The Epic of a Woman
| The Epic of a Woman | |
|---|---|
| 一个女人的史诗 | |
| Created by | Yan Geling |
| Starring | Zhao Wei Liu Ye Wu Mian Jing Tian |
| Country of origin | China |
| No. of episodes | 44 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Jiangsu Television |
| Release | January 2009 |
The Epic of a Woman is a 2009 Chinese television series produced by Jiangsu Television. It is adapted from the same title novel by Yan Geling.
Cast
[edit]- Tian Sufei played by Zhao Wei
- Ouyang Yu, played by Liu Ye
- Ouyang Xue, played by Jing Tian
- Tian's mom, played by Fang Zichun
- Wu's mom, played by Wu Mian
Casting
[edit]Zhao was picked by original writer Yan Geling to play "Tian Sufei".[1]
Reception
[edit]After airing, the series received favorable reviews. Contemporary TV commented "The drama series and Tian Sufei explores times aesthetics."[2] Young Writer wrote "Though Tian Sufei's life, the show is a refraction of history" and "differ from the other female character in mainland shows, she chose the man she love, obey the leader's order".[3] Movie Review described the series "From 1940s-1980s, Tian Sufei's fate grabs audience's heart."[4] Popular Art praised Zhao, "For her remarkable performance, Zhao Wei portrays Tian Sufei, the most impressive character since the Little Swallow ."[5]
Yan Geling said "Zhao did a terrific job. I was moved to tears watching the episode in which Sufei was divorcing her husband, she acted really marvelous and beautiful. The role was very challenging as Sufei was a lot more mature than Zhao's real age, yet her performance is so accurate which is quite extraordinary.[6]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 自曝被严歌苓“钦点” 赵薇将演“一根筋”女人 Eastday March 15, 2008
- ^ Contemporary TV February 2009 P.22-24
- ^ Young Writer February 2011 P.65-67
- ^ Movie Review May, 2009 P.74
- ^ Popular Art April 2008 P.57-58
- ^ 严歌苓评价《史诗》演员 赵薇准确刘烨不够复杂 Southern Metropolis Daily April 10, 2009