Why is Hidden Corner so popular? Is it because of its novel theme?

From my understanding, I think the fire in Hidden Corner has done a good job in these aspects.

Many people like the texture of this drama, but they can't say where it reflects the texture; Many people know that the play is meticulous, but they can't say why it can be so meticulous; Many people think that this shooting method has been seen somewhere, but few people can tell clearly that it has been a popular shooting method in Europe for decades: neo-realism. There are many directors in China who use this shooting method, and the technique of this play is most like that of director Lou Ye.

We have seen many domestic suspense dramas, most of which were shot in film and television bases or studios. Even if the layout is realistic, it will be obvious at a glance that this is a prop. However, this play is different. It was shot in Zhanjiang, Guangdong. You can follow in the footsteps of three children and discover the fireworks in this city. You can see street culture.

For example, the small street where Zhu Chaoyang lives with her mother is an old house in the middle of a bustling building. There is also a small supermarket 10 years ago, and there are people on the street, shops selling wonton and diners eating supper. This is not just a scene in a TV series, but a kind of life. This way of setting determines the uniqueness and uniqueness of this play. It is not made, but rooted in reality.

Of course, there is also a theoretical source of this shooting method: Italian neo-realism. It has two famous slogans: "Take the camera to the street" and "Give it back to my ordinary people".

Narrative Style Driven by "Characters and Background" Most suspense films in China are the actions of characters acting as clues. What do you mean? That's it. The characters will do whatever they want. For example, many detective dramas with the theme of the Republic of China are like this, and everything serves the clues. Even many dramas sacrifice the characters' own personalities in order to solve crimes. In order to "reverse" the effect, many dramas make a person who is usually kind and gentle immediately become a murderer.

In this respect, the play is completely different. Judging from the bright line of Zhang Dongsheng's murder, the director paved the way for Zhang Dongsheng to kill his parents-in-law. In the first episode, we can see that Zhang Dongsheng came to a strange city for his wife for eight years, without a career, and was snubbed by relatives and parents-in-law. He refused to have dinner with his colleagues for his wife's sake, but he was left out by his wife when he got home. It can be said that Zhang Dongsheng has no position in this family, even being looked down upon.

He looks friendly on the surface, but we can find his micro-expression, which is extremely depressed and may explode at any time. He took his father-in-law to Liu Fengshan and pushed him down. From the character, there is internal cause and effect. Unlike many dramas, the background of the characters is never explained, and the killing is directly for reversal.

The narrative focuses on the elusive psychological portrayal, which can make many picky suspense fans nod, and another reason lies in its psychological portrayal. In domestic dramas, it is rare to portray a criminal comprehensively and carefully, and sometimes it is better to put aside suspense clues for the time being and portray the characters first. This way will win the favor of professionals and make the ordinary audience think more about the characters.

Why do most domestic dramas always feel superficial is because domestic dramas pay attention to the plot, and in order to pursue thrilling or glamorous appearance, they often ignore the portrayal of the characters' hearts. Even if some plays want to portray the heart, they don't know how to start.

But this play is different. At the end of the first episode, Yuepu and Yan Liang left Zhu Chaoyang's home. He received a phone call from his mother at home, saying that something had happened in the scenic spot and he couldn't come back. According to the general TV series, I will definitely seize this clue to ask questions, because this will promote the suspense story line. But this play is not. At this moment, the director aimed the camera at Zhu Chaoyang's face, and he obviously had an expression of joy and excitement. He hung up the phone in a hurry, rushed out and ran into the street. At this time, the music began-this scene was touching.

Because it depicts Zhu Chaoyang's desire for friendship. He has been lonely for too long, and he needs company. The moment he rushed out, the moment the music started, was his true expression.