Dream of Red Mansions (红楼梦). 1987. CCTV.
CCTV’s highly acclaimed 1987 36-episode television adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber is renowned for its faithful and beautiful rendering of Cao Xueqin’s classic novel. Dream of the Red Chamber (previously featured by sinθ here) focuses on the daily comings and goings, and gradual demise, of the wealthy Jia family during 18th century China. The main storyline revolves around the tragic love of Jia Baoyu, played by Ouyang Fenqiang (欧阳奋强), and Lin Daiyu, played by Chen Xiaoxu (陈晓旭), who remained deeply associated with the image of Daiyu until her sudden passing in 2007.
The budget for Dream of Red Mansions totaled up to 7 million RMB, which was relatively astronomical for its time. The drama required four years to film and produce, and its cast, which consisted of nonprofessional actors and actresses, underwent extensive training in Qing Dynasty etiquette and mannerisms. An entire mansion and landscaped garden were built in Beijing to serve as the set.
Due to the meticulous research and dedication to authenticity that went into this production, Dream of Red Mansions is not only considered to be the ultimate adaptation of Cao Xueqin’s novel, but also one of the finest and most beloved Mainland Chinese television productions of all time.
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