According to initial information, "Giang Son Dai Dong" is set in the Southern - Northern Dynasties, telling the life of Empress Dowager Phung - a historical figure with great influence. In the film, Duong Mich plays two roles, including young Phung Yen Nhi and the period of becoming Empress Dowager. However, the images that have been circulated recently mainly record the character's image in the teenage period.
This is also a point that makes viewers debate. According to historical records, this character was made empress when she was very young, while Duong Mich is 39 years old this year. The age difference makes many opinions believe that "rejuvenating" the character on screen faces many difficulties.
In the behind-the-scenes photo series, the actress appeared with light makeup, simple-style outfits, without using many beauty effects. This makes the appearance closer to real life, but at the same time also reveals age signs according to the comments of a part of the audience.
Some opinions suggest that without the support of lighting, filming techniques or post-production, the image of actors easily reveals physical limitations. However, there are also opinions that using simplified shaping helps increase authenticity, in line with the orientation of historical films.
Besides Duong Mich, co-star Luu Hoc Nghia was also mentioned when participating in the project. Some viewers believe that the image and age of the cast are not really commensurate with the historical context that the film aims for.
However, Chinese media believes that the debate surrounding the styling is only part of the production process. With historical films, the script elements, character construction, and overall quality still play a decisive role.
In the context of the Chinese historical drama market undergoing many changes, balancing the visual element and historical authenticity is not an easy problem. The case of Giang Son Dai Dong shows the increasing pressure on producers in meeting the multi-dimensional expectations of the audience.
Currently, the film is still in the filming process. Official evaluations of the quality of the work will need to wait until the film is completed and released.
