The Epic of a Woman is a 2009 Chinese television series produced by Jiangsu Television. It is adapted from the same title novel by Yan Geling.
Cast Tian Sufei played by Zhao Wei Ouyang Yu, played by Liu Ye Ouyang Xue, played by Jing Tian Tian's mom, played by Fang Zichun Wu's mom, played by Wu Mian
Casting Zhao was picked by original writer Yan Geling to play "Tian Sufei".自曝被严歌苓“钦点” 赵薇将演“一根筋”女人 Eastday March 15, 2008
Reception After airing, the series received favorable reviews. Contemporary TV commented "The drama series and Tian Sufei explores times aesthetics."Contemporary TV February 2009 P.22-24 Young Writer wrote "Though Tian Sufei's life, the show is a refraction of history" and "differ from the other female character in mainland shows, she chose the man she love, obey the leader's order".Young Writer February 2011 P.65-67 Movie Review described the series "From 1940s-1980s, Tian Sufei's fate grabs audience's heart."Movie Review May, 2009 P.74 Popular Art praised Zhao, "For her remarkable performance, Zhao Wei portrays Tian Sufei, the most impressive character since the Little Swallow ."Popular Art April 2008 P.57-58
Yan Geling said "Zhao did a terrific job. I was moved to tears watching the episode in which Sufei was divorcing her husband, she acted really marvelous and beautiful. The role was very challenging as Sufei was a lot more mature than Zhao's real age, yet her performance is so accurate which is quite extraordinary.严歌苓评价《史诗》演员 赵薇准确刘烨不够复杂 Southern Metropolis Daily April 10, 2009
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