The Epic of a Woman

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.

The Epic of a Woman
一个女人的史诗
Created byYan Geling
StarringZhao Wei
Liu Ye
Wu Mian
Jing Tian
Country of originChina
No. of episodes44
Release
Original networkJiangsu Television
Original releaseJanuary 2009 (2009-01)

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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