Hit drama revives buried history

When asked whether she hopes the drama can also resonate with international audiences, Lu expresses her belief that humanism transcends borders. While writing the script, she often thought of heroic figures in world literature and cinema — people who could have chosen peaceful, comfortable lives but instead gave up their safety or possessions for the greater good.

Quoting ancient historian Sima Qian's reflection on the value of life — "though death comes to all, it can be as light as a feather or as weighty as Taishan Mountain" — Lu concludes, "Across time and civilizations, there has always been this spirit: the willingness to sacrifice oneself for the happiness of others. That is precisely the noble spirit embodied by Wu — and the core message at the heart of Silent Honor."