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The Story of Pearl Girl is a breathtaking film that dives into the heart of empowerment and the essence of feminism in a way that feels both refreshing and necessary. With outstanding direction, top-notch acting, and a grounded use of realistic props, this film captures the journey of self-discovery and strength in a world that often challenges true freedom and equality.

What sets The Story of Pearl Girl apart from other films exploring similar themes is its commitment to portraying empowerment as a journey that begins from within. The central character ,Duan Wu, does not rely on grandiose displays of defiance or bold statements of strength. Instead, she subtly redefines her path, choosing actions that resonate with authenticity and self-respect. This quiet strength gives her character an undeniable depth and likability, as her evolution feels both deeply personal and universal. Her story reminds us that true feminism isn't about dominance or opposition, but about finding and embracing one's inner voice.

The OST is amazing and every actor gives its best. Liu Yuning shines as the ML and his acting matches the energy of our Pearl Girl, Zhao Lusi.

A must watch for everyone wants to motivate themselves in life.

I'd been waiting for this drama and I'm not disappointed. This drama pulled me in right away after the first episode. I feel emotionally connected to the characters, especially Duan Wu/Su Muzhe portrayed brilliantly by Zhao Lusi. I've laughed, cried, and shed many tears. The characters are complex, the storyline is engaging with amazing cinematography and music score, OSTs, and the nuanced acting of its cast. I'd only seen two dramas of Liu Yuning, The Long Ballad and A Journey To Love, and for me, Yan Zijing is his best role to date and suits him perfectly. Determination, perseverance, survival, will power, women empowerment and independence are some of the main themes in this drama, reflect ongoing women's struggles in the modern day. I'm feeling sad that this drama is about to end soon, but I know that I'll be rewatching. A must watch series! Available on Youku International app and Netflix.

Brilliantly crafted and deeply engaging, "The Story of Pearl Girl" is a standout drama that combines powerful storytelling with outstanding visual detail.

The plot is tightly woven and easy to follow, making every scene impactful. Set against a stunning historical backdrop, this drama is more than just a traditional love story-it's a powerful tale of self-growth and resilience. From the very first scene, where Zhao Lusi's character, Duan Wu, dives for pearls, the captivating cinematography immerses viewers in vivid and unforgettable visuals.

Zhao Lusi's performance is exceptional, especially her expressive eye acting and the emotional depth she brings to each scene. Her ability to convey a range of emotions through her eyes alone makes her portrayal of Duan Wu /Su Muzhe incredibly moving and authentic. When she cries, you'll feel it too; her sorrow resonates deeply, drawing you further into her character's journey. Zhao's portrayal captures both the quiet resilience and the raw vulnerability of Duan Wu, making her performance unforgettable.

Liu Yuning, as Yan Zi Jing, also delivers a powerful performance, adding depth and complexity to his character and perfectly complementing Zhao Lusi's portrayal of Duan Wu. Together, they make their characters' journeys-filled with personal struggles and growth-feel genuine and relatable. Their on-screen chemistry is undeniable!

With top-tier acting, exceptional cinematography, a well-paced storyline, and captivating chemistry, "The Story of Pearl Girl" is a must-watch. It captures life's ups and downs with sincerity, making each moment resonate. This drama is sure to inspire anyone looking for a story about strength, purpose, and the beauty of self-discovery.

Through its storytelling, The Story Of Pearl Girl painted a picture of survival through sheer will power and determination. Zhao Lusi is the embodiment of Duan Wu and later Su Muzhe, her acting is Oscar worthy and will take viewers along with her through her own struggles, pain, tribulation and triumph. You will laugh, cry and cheer for the women in this story, women empowerment is the strongest theme in this drama. This is not a drama focusing on romance and yet its love story is sweet, tender, and bittersweet. The ending didn't make me feel sad as it did to some viewers, because I believe the main couple were together until the end of Yan Zijing's life. Su Muzhe was able to achieve what she had always wanted, being a successful businesswoman, having freedom, to travel around and see the world. The ending wrapped things nicely, justice was served as it should. Liu Yuning aced his character as Yan Zijing, and I think this is his best acting to date. The supporting cast also did amazing as each of them was a perfect fit for his/her character. The cinematography is amazing from the beginning to the end, the music score and OSTs are hauntingly beautiful. If you're looking for a complex drama with character growth and depths, great storyline and acting, The Story Of Pearl Girl is a must-watch series,

Not since "Word of Honor" have I been so wowed by a historical C-drama. Beautiful sets, an exotic yet universal story of survival and best of all, some of the most spot-on casting I've ever seen. As many reviewers have described, all of the leads are excellent, from the lithe pearl diving slave DuanWu to the dandy of a schemer "Master" Yan Zijing. Plus the supporting characters, like DuWaan's "little brother" Shrimp and Yan's mysterious brooding first mate, are all perfect too. It helps that the subtitles for this series are never clumsy and like Word of Honor was, quite poetic sometimes. But Confucian moments aside, this is also a cool ACTION film. (That's clear as day by the time they hit "Despairing Cove".) So along with all the devious back-stabbing, cunning plots and Yan's seductive half-smiles, there's plenty of furious chase scenes and take-no-prisoners fight-to-the-deaths. At this point, I'm at Ep. 10 with 30 more to go. But no matter how it turns out in the end, I can already tell this Pearl Girl story is going to a magnificent ride. I'm taking one star off for making the otherwise clever DuanWu so clueless about wielding her sex appeal for some extra leverage against that Yan dude. Looking like an angel is nice, but mostly it gets boring after a while. Disclaimer: At this point I'm waiting for weekly episodes to drop and will edit my review if things go south.