After the TV series "180 Days Restart Plan" was broadcast, it was loved by many audiences, especially young people who were also facing difficulties in life and needed to restart their lives, and they felt a deep resonance.
Regarding what inspiration this drama can bring to young people, Wu Yue, who was recently interviewed by the media, said modestly: "I dare not say that I can give them any great truths, but if they love watching this drama and can get happiness and warmth from it, that is our original intention of creating it. Everyone will encounter difficulties in life. I hope that this drama can be their spiritual comfort and heal their fatigue and confusion. This is a small contribution we can make."
Wu Yue as Wu Limei
In the play, Wu Yue plays Wu Limei, who is considered one of the most unique mother images in domestic dramas in recent years. She is impetuous and yet delicate and warm, brave and rebellious, and full of love for her family. This character full of contradictions and contrasts comes alive on the screen under Wu Yue's interpretation.
The role of Wu Limei seems to occupy a "unique" position in Wu Yue's acting career. She told reporters frankly: "From an actor's perspective, every role is a window to show the multifaceted side of myself. I have played many forbearing and restrained roles before, but Wu Limei is a bright and sunny role that allows the audience to see my passionate and enthusiastic side, which makes me feel particularly 'excited'. Among the 'bright and sunny' roles I have played, she is definitely ranked first. I am also an Aries, and when I saw this role, I felt an invisible sense of intimacy and I particularly liked it."
Wu Limei is like a flame that burns forever
As soon as Wu Limei appeared, she attracted many viewers with her distinctive personality. She was like a flame that always burned, energetically shuttling through various scenes in life. But after getting to know her better, you will find that she also has a delicate, warm and considerate side to her family.
"In fact, these seemingly contradictory elements are not inconsistent when placed in one person. People are multifaceted, and no one will only show one personality trait. Wu Limei's basic color is warm, like Aries, from youth to middle age, this enthusiasm runs through."
Stills from "180 Days Restart Plan"
Looking back at Wu Limei's life, it can be said that it is full of rebellious colors. When she was young, she got pregnant before marriage and interrupted her studies, which was considered a rebellious behavior in traditional concepts; later, she insisted on divorce, looking for herself, and bravely broke the shackles of marriage; in middle age, she insisted on having a second child regardless of the dangers of an older mother. Such a life choice confused many viewers, and some even questioned, "Does this baby have to be born?"
Wu Yue has her own profound interpretation of this: "Wu Limei is a curious and brave person. When she gave birth to Gu Yunsu in her first marriage, they were both young and not prepared for many things. But in her second marriage, her husband was stable and loved her, and the family was harmonious, so she wanted to experience having a child again in such an environment. She is full of confidence in life and feels that having a child is no problem."
In Wu Yue's view, every rebellious choice made by Wu Limei is a brave exploration of life, a manifestation of her pursuit of self and taking the initiative in life. Although these choices may not be understood by the outside world, Wu Limei always firmly listens to the voice of her heart, and this courage is rare in real life.
Typical Chinese maternal love
The relationship between Wu Limei and her daughter is also a highlight of the play. Wu Limei has the typical characteristics of Chinese maternal love - she is harsh in words, but she loves her daughter deeply in her heart. This kind of contradictory maternal love is not uncommon in life, but it is not easy to accurately grasp it in performance. Wu Yue shared her performance experience: "Chinese people express their emotions in a more subtle way, and the love between mothers and daughters is not always on their lips. When performing, I will convey this love through some subtle movements and expressions."
Wu Yue believes that the healthiest mother-daughter relationship should be like that of friends, with mutual respect, consultation, and growth together. "Everyone has their own growth trajectory. Mothers are not always right, and daughters are not perfect. In today's life, there are more and more mother-daughter relationships like this. Young parents and children get along like friends, and it is not uncommon for them to call each other brothers or sisters. For our generation, parents may be more serious. My own mother is very serious, but I yearn for this kind of mother-daughter relationship like friends, so I integrated this yearning into the role."
Stills from "180 Days Restart Plan"
Wu Yue has a unique insight into the line in the drama that touched many viewers: "Every mother has her own daughter to clean up." "This sentence is very interesting. In fact, the other way around, 'Every daughter has her own mother to clean up' also makes sense. The mother-daughter relationship is very special. They are both women with delicate emotions. In 180 Days Restart Plan, the relationship between mother and daughter is healthy and bright. They quarrel passionately and love each other passionately. Although there are conflicts, they can express their emotions passionately. Cold violence is the most hurtful, but their way of getting along makes people feel very real and warm."
Wonderful rivalry
An excellent work is inseparable from the tacit cooperation between the actors. In "180 Days Restart Plan", Wu Yue has wonderful rival scenes with Zhou Yutong, Geng Le, Chen Minghao and many other outstanding actors. Talking about the cooperation with them, Wu Yue's words are full of praise and joy. "The cooperation between Yutong and I is very smooth. Although she is young, she has strong thinking ability and mature understanding of acting. When we acted together, we had give and take, and it was a state of mutual solidarity and friendship."
Stills from "180 Days Restart Plan"
Wu Yue and Geng Le also have a wonderful fate. "We started working together in 2000 and have worked together three times so far, in 2000, 2012, and 2024, all of which were coincidentally the Year of the Dragon. Every Year of the Dragon, we will shoot a movie together. This coincidence makes us feel very magical. After so many years, we not only have a fate, but also appreciate and are friendly to each other."
Stills from "180 Days Restart Plan"
Speaking of Chen Minghao, who plays her ex-husband in the drama, Wu Yue was full of praise: "We performed a drama together in 2000, and he was already very good at that time. He has been working hard on the stage over the years and has accumulated rich experience. He performed very well this time. Comedy is difficult to perform. It is necessary to make the audience feel that there is a sense of humor without being exaggerated. He handled it quite naturally. Moreover, when it is his turn to shine, he never shows weakness; when it is time to cooperate with others, he never steals the show. If this drama is popular with everyone, I think Chen Minghao will definitely contribute to it."
