National treasures come to life on TV show
By Wang Kaihao |
China Daily |
Updated: 2018-01-02 07:47
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Still, the show corrects misperceptions about Qianlong and uses the vase as an example of inclusiveness.
Choosing the right performer for each item is itself a fine art, Yu said. They are called the "guardians of the relics".
Duan Yihong, an actor known for his portrayals of subtle emotion, was chosen to play a sword spirit who has a long monologue. The sword belonged to Goujian, a king in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), who suffered humiliation before defeating his adversary.
