Extreme realism builds a new aesthetic concept for suspense dramas. There is a reason why "Border Water Past" is so popular
2024-08-28
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"Bianshui Past", also jokingly called "The Adventures of the Unlucky Shen Xing in the Golden Triangle" by netizens, is a popular web series starring Guo Qilin. It stands out among domestic suspense dramas with its unique creative techniques and excellent production quality. The series not only presents a compact storyline and a profound exploration of human nature, but also opens up a new frontier for domestic suspense dramas with realistic techniques through innovations in visual, language and narrative techniques.
"Bianshui Past" uses the texture of movies and combines typified narrative techniques to construct a fictional world full of exotic customs - Sanbianpo. This creative method has broadened the aesthetic boundaries of domestic suspense dramas. The series is produced and directed by the well-known filmmaker Cao Baoping, and every frame creates a bizarre image effect. The drama is not limited to traditional suspense routines, but through a profound exploration of human nature and a spectacular visual presentation, it gives the suspense genre more heaviness and complexity.
In this seemingly real "Sanbianpo", "Bianshui Past" also systematically created a new language - Bomo language, which is extremely rare in domestic dramas. The production team invited language experts as consultants to combine the pronunciation, writing, grammar and other systems of Dai, Thai and other Southeast Asian languages to create a unique language. Everything from phonetic symbols to writing has been carefully designed to enhance the audio-visual texture and immersion of the series.
"Vasari!" In the play, Uncle Chai puts his hands together and says this greeting when he meets Commander Aiso. This means auspicious greetings and farewells in the Bomo language, adding a unique cultural atmosphere to the play. Language experts combined the characteristics of various Southeast Asian languages to design the phonetic symbols, initials, finals and tones of the Bomo language, making it both familiar and exotic. This originality not only enhances the authenticity of the fictional world, but also provides the audience with an unprecedented viewing experience.
The unique subtitle design is also an important part of the series' visual aesthetics system. Traditional series subtitles are mostly in bold and white, but the team specially designed them in yellow and customized fonts to highlight the series' unique humanistic and geographical environment, striving to ensure that every detail is in harmony with the overall visual style.
In terms of the selection and performance of actors, "Border Water Past" also performed well. Shen Xing, played by Guo Qilin, successfully broke his previous comedy image and showed his multi-faceted acting skills in suspense and adventure themes. Guo Qilin's honest character image also neutralized the tense atmosphere of the suspense series, attracting many female audiences to follow the show. Wu Zhenyu's mysterious boss Uncle Cai interprets the complexity of the character to the fullest, presenting the audience with a distinctive and layered character. Other actors such as Jiang Qilin and Jiang Qiming also "circled" countless fans in the play. Although they played Dan Tuo and Wang Anquan, who wandered between the black and white worlds, they were not only ruthless, but also had weaknesses, and still maintained the warmth of humanity. Through delicate performances, they gave the characters rich emotions and depth.
As another masterpiece of Youku White Night Theater, "Bianshui Past" continues the depth and texture of realistic themes. The series not only focuses on the adventurous growth of small people, but also explores the confrontation between good and evil in human nature and the difficult choice of sticking to one's nature in a complex environment through vivid character creation and tense narrative rhythm. Through these plots, the audience can resonate with the characters, and real news and adapted novels have been dug up by netizens. Some people even found the prototype of Shen Xing's passport number in the play. The play not only provides the audience with a dual adventure of vision and soul, but also opens up a new direction for the creation of future suspense dramas.
(Xinmin Evening News Beijing correspondent Zhao Yue)
