Pearl River Family depicts the Lingnan landscape of 1927- 1950 with exquisite brushwork, and at the same time leads the audience to feel the protection and inheritance of Lingnan traditional culture in the war years. The play tells the story of 1927. In Foshan, Mr. and Mrs. Chen were killed to cover the evacuation of their comrades-in-arms, and their children Chen, Chen Wei and Xia were forced to separate from each other.
Many years later, the three brothers and sisters made their own achievements in Cantonese medicine, Cantonese cuisine and Cantonese opera, but eventually they came together because of fate, but they fell into a national crisis when foreign enemies invaded. The three brothers and sisters adhered to their true intentions and actively participated in the war of resistance with full patriotic enthusiasm, while preserving and inheriting traditional cultural skills and carrying them forward.
Evaluation of the Pearl River Family Series
Guangdong has formed a unique Lingnan culture. Painting, calligraphy, music, opera, craft, architecture, folk customs, religion, diet, language and medicine all exude strong local characteristics. "Pearl River Family" integrates these cultural elements into the plot, making people feel the profound heritage of Guangdong.
The production team of this play should not be underestimated. They brought together outstanding TV series creators from all over the country to make the series more exciting. They skillfully interweave the relationship between the characters in the story and show the growth and changes of the three brothers and sisters. Their dialogue and psychological activities change, which makes the audience closer to the characters in the play, and experience joys, sorrows and empathizes with them.
Of course, this drama has also caused heated discussion among netizens. Some people praise the courage and perseverance of the characters in the play and think they are real heroes. Some people criticized the drama festival for being too solemn and stirring, hoping to have some joyful elements.