Struggle (TV series)

Struggle (simplified Chinese: 奋斗; traditional Chinese: 奮鬥; pinyin: Fèndòu) is a 2007 Chinese television series directed by Zhao Baogang, based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Shi Kang. It is part of the 'Youth' trilogy directed by Zhao, which includes My Youthfulness (2009) and Beijing Youth (2012).

Struggle
GenreYouth
Drama
Romance
Based onStruggle by Shi Kang
Written byShi Kang
Directed byZhao Baogang
StarringTong Dawei
Ma Yili
Wen Zhang
Li Xiaolu
Wang Luodan
Zhu Yuchen
Opening themeI'm Fine by Liu Qin
Ending themeComparative by Qiu Ye
Country of originChina
Original language(s)Mandarin
No. of episodes32
Production
Producer(s)Zhao Baogang
Running time45 minutes
Production company(s)Beijing Xinbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co., Ltd
Release
Original networkBeijing TV
Original release16 May 2007 (2007-05-16)
Chronology
Related showsMy Youthfulness

Synopsis

About the aspirations and struggles of China's Post-80's generation after graduation from college.

Cast

Soundtrack
No.TitleSingerLength
1."I'm Fine (我很好)" (Opening theme song)Liu Qin 
2."Comparatively (相对)" (Ending theme song)Qiu Ye 
3."Left Side (左边)"Rainie Yang 

Reception

Struggle was well received by its post-80's generation audiences. Many rated the series highly, calling it "a milestone in Chinese TV productions" for the innovative break-away from the traditional style of Chinese television drama. The series' recreation of realistic youth life was also praised by its audience, most of which calling it the first Chinese television drama to successfully convey the feelings, attitudes, ways of thinking, colloquial language of the generation. [1] [2]

However, many Chinese netizens have complained that some scenes in the series are unrealistic, particularly which the scene which the 20-year-old protagonist owns and drives an Audi. [3]

References
  1. "《奋斗》热播创造收视高峰 80后现象火爆全国". Sina.
  2. "《奋斗》风靡全国 青春现象引发广泛共鸣". Sina.
  3. "赵宝刚新戏杀青 承认《奋斗》一剧脱离现实". Sina.
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