It has been 43 years since the release of "Xiyingmen", but its style is still a classic.
Behind this is inseparable from those actors with superb acting skills, and their performances are really memorable.
After 43 years, the crew of "Xiyingmen" gathered again, and most of the audiences of that year are now middle-aged, and this reunion is really emotional.
Hong Xuemin, Wen Yujuan, Zhang Liang and Mao Yongming, the four actors, got together again, although the years have left traces on their faces, their acting skills are more precipitated and charming.
The appearance of several leading actors instantly ignited the audience's memories of the movie.
After so many years, how have their lives changed?
Wang Shuqin as "Qiang Ying"
Wang Shuqin's stunning performance of the role of "Qiangying" injected a different kind of vitality into "Xiyingmen", which undoubtedly became the highlight of the play.
Qiang Ying, a capable and loving character of his family, was played by Wang Shuqin in a pungent and vivid way.
The hotness and scheming in her personality make her wary of her in-laws, always worried that she will be the slightest bit unfair.
When her brother-in-law married into the family, someone tried to pull her into trouble, but Qiangying categorically refused.
So a trivial "struggle" with her brother and daughter-in-law quietly unfolded, and at the same time, she had to have a secret contest with her sister-in-law Renfang.
Renfang, the only character in the family who dares to challenge Qiangying, even tries to break up Qiangying's relationship, and tries to introduce her to others in order to suppress her, which almost ruined Qiangying's love.
Wang Shuqin's acting skills are first-class, she vividly shows Qiangying's pungent and domineering, but at the same time reveals her deep love for her family.
What is shocking is that this is Wang Shuqin's screen debut, and her performance is simply breathtaking.
Wang Shuqin, an artist born in Hebei in 1945, has had a strong interest in literature and art since he was a child.
At the age of 13, she was admitted to the Hebei Provincial Art Institute with her outstanding artistic talent, and since then the stage has become a world for her to show her talent.
After graduating, she joined a local repertory theatre and had a short but brilliant stage career.
After that, she switched careers to the Propaganda Department and continued to shine in another way.
When director Zhao Huanzhang invited her to star in "Xiyingmen", she initially refused, who had been away from the stage for many years.
Living in the city, she doesn't know anything about the countryside, and the character personality is very different from hers, and she feels pressured.
But director Zhao Huanzhang firmly believed that she was the best candidate, and after many invitations, she finally took over the role.
In order to create this image of the "bad daughter-in-law", she studied deeply and even learned from the local "bad daughter-in-law", and finally brought us that haunting interpretation.
Now at the age of 79, she has moved behind the scenes and enjoys a leisurely old age, and her legendary life is undoubtedly enviable.
Wen Yujuan as "second daughter-in-law water lotus"
Wen Yujuan exquisitely interpreted the role of Water Lotus, allowing the audience to see her acting skills.
In the film, she plays the role of Shuilian, the gentle second daughter-in-law of the Chen family, who has a completely different personality from her sister-in-law.
With that intellectuality and empathy, the role of water lotus quickly won the love of the public.
Not only did her family and neighbors praise her, but the audience was also deeply impressed by her hard-working, capable, filial piety and considerate image.
As soon as the movie was released, Wen Yujuan was known as "China's first good wife".
Although she was only in her twenties at the time, she vividly interpreted the image of a kind and filial rural woman, which is really breathtaking.
It is worth mentioning that this movie is Wen Yujuan's screen debut, and her performance is so good that it can be described as a blockbuster.
She has a similar personality to Shuilian, both of them are the kind of introverted and unassuming people, and this low-key charm is unforgettable.
Since then, Wen Yujuan has participated in many works, and each role is unforgettable, but the role of Shuilian has undoubtedly pushed her career to new heights.
Now the 65-year-old Shandong artist is still radiant, and he recently participated in the recording of the 2024 Spring Festival Gala, with a bumper harvest in his career and family, he is really a winner in life!
Hong Xuemin as "sister-in-law Renfang"
Hong Xuemin, with her excellent acting skills, made the role of Renfang jump on the screen.
In the play, she vividly interprets Renfang's straightforward character; And in real life, her tenacity and uninhibited personality are also the same as Renfang's.
She is gentle on the outside but full of strength on the inside, a real heroine among women.
Hong Xuemin is not only born beautiful, but also gives Renfang a fresh life with his superb acting skills.
In the play, she bravely challenged her selfish sister-in-law, and although her appearance time was limited, she made the audience fall in love with every appearance.
Don't look at the young age of Renfang she plays, Hong Xuemin's acting career has gone through a long time.
As early as the age of 16 in the cardamom years, she was photographed by the director because of her beauty, and she made her debut in the movie "Haixia".
With the launch of a hit drama, Hong Xuemin's popularity soared again, and her outstanding performance in many excellent works made her earn her the reputation of "Gold Medal Supporting Actress".
Each work has been enhanced by her addition.
Just when people were expecting her to continue to shine in the film and television industry, she bravely crossed over into the business world with the tide of reform and opening up, and started a new journey.
Starting from a small cosmetics store, Hong Xuemin has gradually built a huge business empire with his extraordinary business acumen.
Today, her business has been involved in many high-tech fields such as chips, animation, and software, and her achievements are remarkable.
However, at the peak of her career, a legal dispute put her in trouble, and the label of "old lai" made her controversial for a while.
Thankfully, she managed to solve her debt problem in the end, but the impact of the label has not been completely eliminated.
She is thriving in the business world, but she is still fighting alone in life, facing all the challenges and ups and downs alone.
Wang Yumei as "Chen's mother" (deceased)
Wang Yumei's wonderful interpretation of the role of the late "Mother Chen" is really amazing.
The mother Chen she plays is so pure and kind-hearted, and in the face of the domineering attitude of her eldest daughter-in-law, she is always tolerant and adheres to harmony.
Whether it is for her children or her father-in-law, she is full of kindness and is deeply respected.
Wang Yumei's image of the mother on the screen is unforgettable.
Her gentleness and kindness are in stark contrast to the strong character of her eldest daughter-in-law, which also made her an instant hit and is known as a "professional mother".
With masterpieces such as "Mountain Chrysanthemum" and "A Generation of Gun King", she has won the fanatical pursuit of the audience.
Each piece exudes irresistible charm.
Although she often plays "Mother", each role is impressive and loved by the audience.
Wang Yumei starred in "Xiyingmen" at the age of 47, and more than 40 years later, the great actor passed away at the age of 87, which is nostalgic.
Zhang Liang as "Chen Renwen"
Zhang Liang played the role of Chen Renwen to the fullest.
He plays Chen Renwen, although he has a fierce wife at home, he shows deep warmth with his lovely daughter.
Chen Renwen has a relatively timid personality, and can only be angry at his wife's domineering, and he sees the family disputes escalating.
His wife Qiangying did not respect the elderly, which finally ignited the spark of family conflicts, and Zhang Liang's outstanding performance won the applause of the audience.
Interestingly, Zhang Liang and Wang Yumei, who played Chen's mother, are actually only one year apart, but their performance in the play makes people completely immersed in the plot and ignores this.
Wang Yumei, the actor of "Xiyingmen", although she is 90 years old and needs to rely on a wheelchair to travel, her spirit is amazing.
In the early years, Zhang Liang and his wife moved into a nursing home together, enjoying a different kind of two-person world, isn't this also a unique taste of life?
Ma Xiaowei as "Chen Renwu"
Ma Xiaowei brilliantly played the role of Chen Renwu.
He plays the second son of the Chen family, who is full of charm, with big eyes and ruddy lips, even if he is wearing a simple shirt, it is difficult to hide his charming temperament.
Imagine letting him play a farmer who farms the land, which is indeed a bit of a sense of disobedience.
Maybe the director initially felt that he was more suitable to play an elegant scholar, and the role of Long Gang that was originally tailored for him may have been.
Interestingly, Mao Yongming was originally going to play Chen Renwu, but standing with Shui Lian, he looked out of place in height, so the two swapped roles, but they collided with different sparks.
Speaking of fate, Ma Xiaowei and Wen Yujuan joined hands again to play a couple in the same drama many years later, which has to be said to be a wonderful fate.
"Xiyingmen" is only the starting point of Ma Xiaowei's acting career, although he did not shine at that time, he has become a minority who sticks to the big screen with his love for film and television.
With the passage of time, he has transformed from a handsome boy to a powerful cadre with a military theme, and his image as a tough guy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Now 63 years old, his enthusiasm is still the same.
In April this year, he starred in "Our Team to the Sun" on CCTV 8, which once again proved his strength and charm.