The "old pub" is like a long-dusty, mellow and melancholy wine. It's still memorable after drinking. I have to say that this play is really beautiful. Who is its screenwriter and director? Only by joining forces can we create such a good play.
The writer of The Old Pub is Gao Mantang. Although he was born in Dalian, his ancestral home is in Shandong. In an interview, Gao Mantang said that the play was based on his father's experience. He wants to infect everyone with this narrative technique and artistic image. I hope everyone will not forget history and know how to be grateful.
The story background of the old pub is Dalian 1928 to 1949. It tells the story of Chen Huaihai making a living on the streets of Ren Hao and making friends with heroes and anti-Japanese people. He insisted on the belief that "every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" and fought the invaders to the end.
Chen, the actor of the protagonist Chen Huaihai, has cooperated with him for ten years. They must have a tacit understanding, and under the guidance of the famous director Liu, present the drama "Old Pub" to the audience in the best state.
Liu Jiang was born in Shandong and graduated from Beijing Film Academy. In 2003, he directed the first film "Iron Blood Youth". Since then, his directing ability has become stronger and stronger. His excellent works include Good Time for Daughter-in-law, Before Dawn, Let's Get Married and Come Back, etc., and he has won the Best Director Award for many times, so it should be reassuring for him to run The Old Pub.
Gao Mantang and Liu Jiang are fellow villagers, and the old pub is based on the "Shandong Old Pub" in Dalian Street. Gao Mantang is quite sure of the story, while Liu Jiang pays more attention to details. After all, he is from Shandong, and there should be something to be strengthened. Gao Mantang and Liu Jiang joined forces. Both of them are very famous in the industry, so it won't be too difficult to communicate.
The Old Pub is really a conscience drama. The screenwriter and director are very good. Several story lines have been developed with a pub, which makes the plot of the play richer and the characters' personality and emotions quite full.