Struggle (TV series)
| Struggle | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Chinese television drama |
| Created by | Beijing Xinbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co., Ltd |
| Written by | Shí Kāng 石康 |
| Directed by | Zhào Bǎogāng 赵宝刚 |
| Starring | Wáng Luòdān 王珞丹 Zhū Yǔchén 朱雨辰 |
| Opening theme | I'm Fine (我很好) |
| Ending theme | Comparative (相对) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original languages | Mandarin Chinese Beijing dialect |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Zhào Bǎogāng 赵宝刚 |
| Running time | 45 minutes (approx.) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Beijing Television Station |
Struggle (simplified Chinese: 奋斗; traditional Chinese: 奮鬥; pinyin: Fèndòu) is a highly popular Chinese television drama which aired in 2007. The series is directed by Zhào Bǎogāng 赵宝刚 based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Shí Kāng 石康. This 32-episode play earned unexpectedly high audience ratings, primarily due to the popularity of its cast and their fashion style. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Synopsis
The series is about the China's Post-80's generation after graduation from college. Protagonist is a promising architect. He has two fathers, and he found two ways of life. He has two lovers, and he has two different feelings. He has an ideal, but has led to another way of reality side. The most valuable of him is non-stop struggle. [6]
Reception
Struggle was well received by its post-80's generation audiences. Many rated the series highly, calling it "a milestone in Chinese TV productions" for the innovative break-away from the traditional style of Chinese television drama. The series' recreation of realistic youth life was also praised by its audience, most of which feel it was the first Chinese television drama to successfully convey the feelings, attitudes, ways of thinking, colloquial language of the generation. [7] [8]
However, many Chinese netizens have complained that some scenes in the series are unrealistic, particularly scenes in which a 20-year-old character owns and drives an Audi. [9]