LayarHijau.com – On April 14, two of China's top actresses, Yang Mi and Liu Shishi, attracted widespread public attention following the announcement of their collaboration in the film "Silent Awakening". Several reasons made this news particularly captivating. The project marks their first official collaboration since the legendary drama Chinese Paladin 3, which aired back in 2009 — 16 years ago.
Moreover, Yang Mi once expressed this dream during the 60th anniversary celebration of the Beijing Film Academy in 2010, or 15 years ago. At the time, she said, “If I ever had the chance to act in a Zhang Yimou film, even if it were just a background role, I would gladly accept it,” as reported by Sohu.
Her statement reflected both her passion for the art of film and deep admiration for director Zhang Yimou. In other words, Yang Mi's long-held dream of collaborating with the acclaimed director has finally come true. Hashtags such as #YangMiDreamCameTrue and #ShiMiCollab quickly began trending across Chinese social media.
This film is Zhang Yimou’s first work focusing on national security, centering around a spy war narrative on the modern covert front. The project is also supported by China’s Ministry of National Security. In the film, Yang Mi plays the lead role in the core storyline, while Liu Shishi joins as a special guest star.
Now, Yang Mi’s dream has finally materialized through her role as the lead actress in “Silent Awakening”, a national security-themed film — a realization of a hope she has held for 16 years.
According to reports, the first concept poster for “Silent Awakening” has been officially released. The film is hailed as China’s first cinematic work to specifically focus on contemporary national security issues.
“Silent Awakening” tells the story of a leak of critical intelligence within the country, prompting the national security team to take immediate action. However, as the investigation progresses, the mission begins to encounter a series of setbacks. Suspicion gradually turns toward the security team itself. Amid the whirlwind of trust and betrayal, a silent battle quietly unfolds...