The film The Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Lotus of Pure Love, featuring Trương Miểu Di and Biên Trình, had a successful four-day release, earning 4.2 million RMB. In contrast, the initial investment for this production was reported to be 200 million RMB. The film’s revenue has sparked discussions and controversies regarding its content and the appearance of its lead actress, drawing significant attention at this time.
Controversial Trailer Release
Prior to its release, the trailer for The Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Lotus of Pure Love sparked controversy due to the main actress Lâm Đài Ngọc, portrayed by Trương Miểu Di, appearing less glamorous.
Images captured by viewers reveal Trương Miểu Di’s less-than-stellar appearance, failing to match the phrase “stunning beauty” often associated with her character.
In reality, the 1998-born actress does not possess a strong visual presence. Trương Miểu Di often comes across as sweet and youthful but maintains a rather ordinary look on her face. This might be due to her limited experience, as she has not yet starred in many notable productions.
Additionally, when Trương Miểu Di participated in The Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Lotus of Pure Love, she was only 18 years old and lacked acting experience, which may have impacted her performance. However, her role as Lâm Đài Ngọc has drawn mixed feelings from audiences, who perceive her as lacking the necessary brilliance for the character.
On August 19, director Họ Mai made headlines by criticizing several accounts that defamed the film The Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Lotus of Pure Love, calling for a stop to the defamatory rumors about the film’s quality. The production team has decided to report to the authorities regarding the spread of false information about the film.
According to Sohu, with a production cost of 200 million RMB (approximately 700 thousand USD), and a current revenue of over 7 million RMB, The Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Lotus of Pure Love is set to be a significant contender for the remainder of the year.
