From currently airing movies like "Axis of Jade" and "My Mountains and Seas", to a series of new projects announced for screening such as "Her Beautiful Face", "Invisible Name", "Hello 1983" or "The Goddess of Justice", the "female boss" film genre is becoming a noteworthy trend.
However, what audiences expect is not only more female characters, but also consistent and convincingly built images.
Among the works broadcast at the beginning of the year, the movie "Sinh Menh Thu" received many positive feedbacks when it achieved high scores on rating charts. The character Bach Cuc played by Duong Tu is built with a clear journey of maturity: from an impulsive rookie to a brave female forest ranger.
This image creates sympathy when combining strength in action and the softness of a community protector, while breaking the weak female lead stereotype that is familiar in many TV series.
Some other works also strive to create a female image with a unique personality. In the movie "Jade Axis", Dien Hy Vi plays Phan Truong Ngoc - a girl who makes a living by slaughtering pigs, representing a strong, independent and undependent female lead. Meanwhile, Dam Tung Van in the movie "My Mountains and Sea" transforms into Phuong Uyen Chi, a character who goes through many family upheavals before rising up to start a career with friends.
However, many films still face controversy because of inconsistent character building. Some viewers believe that the television version of "Jade Axis" has reduced the professional pride of the female lead compared to the original. Similarly, the character Phuong Uyen Chi in "My Mountains and Sea" is said to have conflicting actions, making the image of a "sober female lead" less convincing.
This situation also appears in many other works. Films such as "Overflowing Roses", "Years of Love" or "The Legendary Court" once caused controversy when female characters were heavily promoted but lacked logic in action or were too dependent on the favorable details of the script.
In that context, a series of projects preparing to air are expected to continue to bring more convincing female images. Stories from revenge, investigation, law to historical space travel all open up opportunities to build in-depth characters, reflecting diverse choices and the fates of women in modern society.
Reality shows that Chinese TV dramas are not lacking in stories about women. What audiences expect is that the characters are built consistently, have clear motives and develop reasonably. When the characters maintain seamlessness in personality and action, the female lead truly touches the emotions of viewers and helps the film make a long-lasting mark.
