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Reconciled with daughter, TV actor's character faces secret and truck crash

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Wang Geng-hao's character in "Tofu Mama" faces a dramatic turning point after discovering a secret.
  • The character, who had reconciled with his daughter and considered reform, is hit by a truck and his fate is uncertain.
  • The production used AI and animation effects for the car crash scene, and the actor performed a difficult bleeding scene.

In the Taiwanese drama "Tofu Mama," actor Wang Geng-hao's character, Chen Shui-fu, a triad figure, experiences a dramatic shift. After reuniting with his long-lost daughter and contemplating a life of reform, he uncovers a dangerous secret belonging to his boss. This discovery leads to a fatal confrontation, culminating in him being struck by a truck, leaving his fate unknown.

Wang Geng-hao described the sequence of events, reconciliation with his daughter, uncovering the secret, and the subsequent accident, as interconnected and the climax of his character's arc. He noted the character's newfound paternal feelings and desire to atone for his past, only to be met with a cruel twist of fate. The production incorporated AI technology and animation effects to enhance the impact of the car crash scene, prioritizing safety and visual realism.

Dad has always wanted to win everything in this life, but I'm most afraid of losing. This time, I'm happily losing.

— Wang Geng-haoDescribing his character's realization during a dying fantasy scene with his daughter.

Beyond the accident, a poignant scene depicts Chen Shui-fu's dying moments, imagining a moment with his daughter flying a kite. Wang Geng-hao highlighted the line, "Dad has always wanted to win everything in this life, but I'm most afraid of losing. This time, I'm happily losing," as a representation of the character's ultimate realization. This scene, filmed in a studio and enhanced with post-production effects to simulate wind, allowed the actor to focus on emotional delivery.

To portray the character's near-death state realistically, Wang Geng-hao performed a challenging scene involving spitting blood, initially using diluted blood plasma before switching to a concentrated version for better effect. He also reflected on a flashback scene contrasting his character's past arrogance with his current vulnerable state, emphasizing the tragic and fated conclusion of Chen Shui-fu's life.

The more arrogant he was back then, the more desolate he is now.

— Wang Geng-haoReflecting on the contrast between his character's past and present, as depicted in a flashback scene.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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