Recently, the classic TV series "Crossing Guandong" aired 17 years ago has once again caused heated discussions. This period drama first aired in 2008,During the rebroadcast on Shandong Satellite TV on August 8, it topped the satellite TV ratings list for the same period."Crossing Guandong" takes the story of Zhu Kaishan, a Shandong native, and his family who left their hometown and traveled to Guandong in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China as the main line. It connects historical episodes such as gold rush, land reclamation, business, and resistance against Japan, and panoramically presents the epic struggle of modern Chinese immigrant groups.
Currently, 120,000 people have rated the show 9.3 on Douban, with more than 7 adults giving it a full 5-star rating.
Industry insiders analyze that the "counterattack" of "Crossing Guandong" is no accident. Compared with the suspended plots of some modern dramas, this drama uses a solid script, superb acting skills and attention to historical details to build a real and perceptible picture of the times.
From a crowd-pleased audience when it first aired to reaching the top of the ratings 17 years later, the lasting vitality of "Enter Guandong" confirms a truth: a true classic can always transcend the barriers of the times and complete a spiritual dialogue with audiences of different generations.
