Du hua nian

Finally a Chinese drama where ingenious dialogues construct a really enjoyable tale, retaining the audience interested from start to finish. Can't express how thankful I am of all characterizations, where each situation emphasizes the human conflict, drifting apart from the old clichés. Fortunately, this drama stays far from the odd plot twists, with tons of CGI and "god ex machina" interventions, so recurrent in the xianxias. Simplicity is key, focussing in a very stressing context, that opens a curtain to family affiliations and power. Of course, there are several trust issues, but the real focus remains true to learning to find the self in the middle of this struggle.

Now, I found some utopian references to communism, but I neglected going any further . All in all, Princes Royal is an outstanding work of scriptwriters, costumes and great acting. Wish there would be more productions like this.