Step into the Timeless World of ‘Mr. Dongpo’s Examination’: CCTV’s Captivating Original Short Drama Now Online
CCTV’s First Original Short Drama “Mr. Dongpo’s Examination” is Online
CCTV’s first original micro-short drama “Mr. Dongpo Rushing for the Examination” is scheduled to premiere on September 11 and will be broadcast for 8 consecutive days. This 16-episode original micro-short drama is based on the scientific examination in Jiayou’s second year in the Northern Song Dynasty. It integrates poetry, history, culture, and folklore knowledge into the plot. It tells the story of Su Xiaomei, a modern student who traveled to the Northern Song Dynasty and met Su Shi and Su Che. A wonderful story between brothers.
Su Dongpo is deeply loved by the Chinese. This drama takes the audience to immerse themselves in the growth of the literary master through the background of a young man’s time travel and preparing for the imperial examination with Su Shi.
A Wonderful Encounter through Time and Space: “Fighting between Gods” in Jiayou’s Second Year of Scientific Research
“Mr. Dongpo’s Examination” links modern student Su Xiaomei with the literary masters of the Northern Song Dynasty, brothers Su Shi and Su Zhe. In the play, the name of the protagonist Su Xiaomei is cleverly designed, evolving from “Su Xiaomei”. According to legend, Su Xiaomei is Su Shi’s sister. In the Sichuan and Chongqing dialects, the pronunciation of ”Su Xiaomei” is similar to “Su Xiaomei”, so the protagonist in the play is named “Su Xiaomei”, which cleverly incorporates the characteristics of regional culture, not only adding interest to the origin of the name, but also strengthening the rationality and logic of the time-travel elements in the play.
It is said that the scientific examination in Jiayou’s second year in the play can be called the most awesome “scientific examination” in history. According to records, the number of applicants this time was as high as 400,000. there were only less than 400 high school students, and the admission rate was less than one thousandth. The Neo-Confucian masters Cheng Yi, Cheng Hao, and Zhang Zai, the Prime Ministers of the Song Dynasty Lu Huiqing, Zhang Dun, and Zeng Bu, Zeng Gong, Su Che, and Su Shi, Su Xun and other famous historical figures from the Tang and Song Dynasties all appeared.
A Plot Setting that Combines the Deep Love between Father and Son and Humor
In the play, the father-son relationship between Su Xun, Su Shi and Su Zhe is also a highlight. The story between them is full of laughter and contrast. Although Su Shi was just a student who was good at collecting sentences and writing poems at that time, he did not have such profound thoughts and broad knowledge later. However, in front of his old father Su Xun, who failed the exam twice, Su Shi was in high spirits, and he was inevitably rebellious and even frivolous.
The play also intersperses interesting plots such as food tasting at Fanlou, a five-star hotel in the Northern Song Dynasty, and impromptu performances in Goulan Washe. It incorporates many humorous elements, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in laughter and take everyone to have a deep understanding of the rich history and culture.
A Fusion of Culture and Modernity A Cultural Feast not to be Missed
While inheriting traditional culture, the play “Mr. Dongpo’s Examination” also has many innovative elements, such as the setting of a modern bathhouse, which integrates ancient and modern scenes, making traditional culture closer to the audience’s lives and bringing a novel and unique viewing experience to the audience.
In the play, Su Xiaomei uses modern knowledge to help them cope with the imperial examinations. He introduced modern learning methods, such as scientific learning methods and subject-based training, to help Su Shi and others improve their learning efficiency, and even opened a “scientific examination sprint class” to develop personalized preparation plans based on the characteristics of each student.
From September 11th to 18th, lock in CCTV Video to witness this scientific expedition journey that spans a thousand years.