Synopsis
The story of Sheng Minglan, a concubine's daughter in a Song Dynasty official's family, navigating family politics, love, and marriage.
Overview
"The Story of Ming Lan" (Chinese: 知否知否应是绿肥红瘦) is a 2018 Chinese period family drama starring Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Guan Xin Ze Luan, the series tells the story of Sheng Minglan (Zhao Liying), a concubine's daughter in an official's family during the Northern Song Dynasty. Despite being oppressed by her legitimate mother and sisters from a young age, Minglan grows into a responsible woman through her intelligence and resilience, eventually finding true love in marriage.
Broadcast on Hunan TV, the drama received overwhelming acclaim, scoring 8.6 on Douban. Zhao Liying's nuanced performance as Sheng Minglan deeply resonated with audiences, making it a classic of Chinese period television.
Plot
Sheng Minglan is the illegitimate daughter of the Sheng family. Her biological mother was murdered in her childhood, and she was raised by her grandmother. Under the oppression of the legitimate mother Lady Wang and her sisters, she learned patience and wisdom. As an adult, Minglan uses her intelligence and kindness to help her family resolve many difficulties.
In matters of love, Minglan once had feelings for Qi Heng but could not be together due to their status difference. Eventually, she married Gu Tingye (Feng Shaofeng), the second son of the Ningyuan Marquis. After marriage, Minglan faces internal family conflicts and uses her wisdom and courage to resolve crisis after crisis, ultimately earning her husband's respect and love.
Cast
| Role | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sheng Minglan | Zhao Liying | Concubine's daughter, protagonist |
| Gu Tingye | Feng Shaofeng | Second son of Ningyuan Marquis |
| Qi Heng | Zhu Yilong | Minglan's first love |
| Sheng Rulan | Shi Shi | Minglan's sister |
Cultural Impact
"The Story of Ming Lan" was one of the most popular period dramas of late 2018, scoring 8.6 on Douban. The show's detailed portrayal of family life and realistic character development received praise from audiences. Zhao Liying's performance once again won recognition, earning her multiple awards.
References
- Douban: https://movie.douban.com/subject/30445620/
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/知否知否应是绿肥红瘦/22996679
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_Ming_Lan
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