We Are All Alone Explained

Director:Wang Zhi
Genre:Romance, Drama
Starring:Qin Lan
Gao Yixiang
Wang Ziyi
Wang Yaoqing
Hui Yinghong
Guo Xiaoting
Country:China
Language:Mandarin
Native Name:怪你过分美丽
Related:Rising With the Wind
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:36
Producer:Dai Ying(戴莹)
Wang Yixu(王一栩)
Liang Zhenhua(梁振华)
Shen Jingjing(沈京京)
Location:China
Company:iQIYI, Inc.Beijing Flying Youth Culture Media CompanyStellar Media Company
Runtime:45-48 minutes

We Are All AloneChinese: 怪你过分美丽; Pinyin: Guai Ni Guo Fen Mei Li)is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Wei Zai. Starring Qin Lan, Gao Yixiang, Wang Ziyi, Wang Yaoqing, Hui Yinghong and Guo Xiaoting, the series premiered on iQIYI with multi-language subtitles on June 8, 2020.[1] The series was highly praised by critics and netizens for its overall more mature plot, cinematography, acting particularly from the two leads, and its realistic portrayal of the entertainment industry. Its release was widely popular among Chinese and international viewers due to its high praise and the passing of Godfrey Gao in November 2019 making the series his final role prior to his death.[2] [3]

Synopsis

Mo Xiangwan (Qin Lan) is known as the iron-willed agent of showbiz. At the Golden Urn awards, two of Mo Xiangwan's biggest artists Xu Ling (Wang Ziyi) and Lin Xiang (Guo Xiaoting) are nominated for an award. However, hidden dangers lie beneath the shimmering lights of stardom.

Mo Bei (Godfrey Gao) is the hotshot lawyer who specializes in commercial law. Once lovers in university, Mo Bei and Mo Xiangwan have not seen each other in ten years. Their paths cross as Mo Bei moves back to Shanghai in hopes of reuniting with Mo Xiangwan.

Despite her stature, Mo Xiangwan suffers multiple crises as the staff at her company Qili plot to take her position. Because of a strategic mistake, Mo Xiangwan loses her artists and ultimately resigns. She learns many things in the process of finding herself as she reclaims her road to success.

Through her encounters, Mo Xiangwan begins to appreciate the ingenuity and passion actors have for their work. She overhauls her methods and decides to focus on making good projects. The endless disputes of interests and passions... Who will be the ultimate winner in the battle?[4]

Cast

Spin-off

Six new scenes taking place after the events of the series were released under the name We Are All Alone: Not Alone (怪你过分美丽番外) on July 8, 2020, one week after the final episode aired. The first four scenes are about the married life of Mo Xiangwan (Qin Lan) and Mo Bei (Godfrey Gao) with their son Mo Fei. Another scene features a defeated Yu Jiang (Wang Yaoqing) imagining Mo Xiangwan visiting him at his company Qili. The final scene offers an alternate ending with Mo Xiangwan and Mo Bei visiting Lin Xiang (Guo Xiaoting) in an institution.[5]

References

  1. News: June 10, 2020. 《怪你过分美丽》热播 秦岚剧抛脸演技获大众认可. Bandao (in Chinese).
  2. Web site: 《怪你过分美丽》好评率高达88%,口碑炸裂网友却说太可惜了_高以翔. 2020-09-14. www.sohu.com. en.
  3. Web site: Says. Anon. "We Are All Alone" Shows the Dark Side of the Chinese Entertainment Industry. 2020-09-14. JayneStars.com. en.
  4. Web site: 电视剧拍摄制作备案公示表(in Chinese).
  5. Web site: 怪你过分美丽番外:林湘"死而复生",于江众叛亲离,莫北夫妇搞笑带娃_儿子. 2020-09-14. www.sohu.com. en.

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