LayarHijau – Crying scenes in films and dramas are often considered the ultimate test of an actor’s ability. Recently, in the popular CCTV drama Love Story in the 1970s (纯真年代的爱情), Sun Qian’s emotional performance has become a hot topic online due to its delicate emotional layers and strong sense of empathy. The role is also seen as a turning point that helps her step out of the long-attached “sweet girl” image.
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In Love Story in the 1970s, Sun Qian plays Fei Ni, a hat factory worker living in the 1970s. In order to secure housing allocation and a chance to pursue higher education, she takes care of Fang Muyang, who suffers from amnesia after saving someone. The character Fang Muyang is portrayed by Chen Feiyu. What begins as a relationship shaped by necessity gradually develops into marriage and a shared life filled with challenges.
Three iconic scenes in the drama—“Soy Sauce Fish Wedding Banquet,” “Shattered Dream of College,” and “The Confession of Truth”—highlight Fei Ni’s suffering, resilience, and inner strength. In “The Confession of Truth,” Sun Qian delivers a heartbreaking line in a choked voice: “I used to think I was unlucky. Only now do I understand that all the luck in my life was meant for meeting you.” The line alone moved many viewers to tears.
Her emotional transition in the scene is especially striking—from suppressed grievance to a deeply sincere confession of love. Her trembling voice, reddened eyes, and tears held back at the rim before finally falling created a powerful impact. Many viewers commented, “Every tremor in her dialogue is filled with deep emotional immersion,” while others wrote, “Just watching her makes my heart ache.” Another widely shared comment read, “Sun Qian, the way you act makes me want to cry.”
Related topics reportedly surpassed 100 million views within a single day. Many female viewers expressed a strong connection to Fei Ni’s character. “Through Fei Ni, I see my own suffering and resilience,” one comment read.
Sun Qian made her acting debut at the age of 19 and previously appeared in the film Love The Way You Are (我的青春都是你). In recent years, she has drawn attention for her performances in Wild Bloom (风吹半夏), Love Song in Winter (冬至), and Legend of the Magnate (大生意人). Despite her growing body of work, she had long been associated with gentle and sweet characters.
It is through Fei Ni, a working-class woman navigating life’s hardships, that Sun Qian has finally been praised for her natural and dynamic acting. She successfully captures both the innocence and the toughness of a woman striving to survive and grow in the 1970s.
To prepare for the role, Sun Qian reportedly studied the living conditions of female workers during that era. She observed their behavior and manner of speaking in detail. Even simple daily actions, such as folding cardboard boxes or sewing clothes, were performed with a natural authenticity that strengthened the realism of her character.
Through Love Story in the 1970s, Sun Qian demonstrates a significant step forward in her career. Her emotionally charged scenes not only touched audiences but also reaffirmed her position as an actress capable of delivering deeply immersive performances.
