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 People's Republic of China
No. of episodes 44
Release
Original network Jiangsu Television

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

  • 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

Zhao was picked by original writer Yan Geling to play "Tian Sufei".[1]

Reception

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]

References

  1. ↑ 自曝被严歌苓“钦点” 赵薇将演“一根筋”女人 Eastday March 15, 2008
  2. ↑ Contemporary TV February 2009 P.22-24
  3. ↑ Young Writer February 2011 P.65-67
  4. ↑ Movie Review May, 2009 P.74
  5. ↑ Popular Art April 2008 P.57-58
  6. ↑ 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
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