Wan Fang challenges limits in new drama, portraying resilient fruit vendor

Taiwanese singer Wan Fang takes on a demanding role in the upcoming DaAi drama "Believe," portraying a fruit vendor who, despite being illiterate, possesses remarkable resilience. The character's journey deeply moved Wan Fang, who reflected on the immense hardship of a woman enduring multiple pregnancies in quick succession.

"I thought of a woman who had to be pregnant for five years, having one child after another. It was truly too difficult!" Wan Fang exclaimed at the premiere. Although she hasn't personally experienced motherhood, she found herself naturally embracing a maternal role on set, feeling a strong connection to the young actors.

Performing entirely in Taiwanese Hokkien presented a significant challenge for Wan Fang. She expressed gratitude to actor Chen Chu-sheng for his guidance on natural dialogue delivery and pronunciation nuances. A particularly poignant moment for Wan Fang was portraying the character's late-life pursuit of education, inspired by the real-life figure Sister Gao Ai. Witnessing Gao Ai's learning journey, with the Venerable Master as her first teacher, deeply impacted Wan Fang, moving her and co-stars Huang Cai-yi and Ke Su-yun to tears.

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I thought of a woman who had to be pregnant for five years, having one child after another. It was truly too difficult!

The drama also features a memorable scene of the protagonist sweeping a bridge late at night. Wan Fang described this as a quiet act of spiritual practice, highlighting Gao Ai's dedication: "She didn't dare to sleep in bed after returning home, just sat and slept, for fear of oversleeping, and then had to get up at midnight to sweep the bridge." This portrayal of "labor dignity" left the audience astonished and deeply touched.

Director Lin Cheng-sheng adopted a bold, subjective viewpoint for the film, admitting to a more spontaneous approach compared to his documentary work. He praised Wan Fang's extensive screen time, noting her constant presence from the first to the last shot, pushing fruit carts and sweeping bridges without rest. "Believe" is set to premiere on the DaAi channel and its YouTube channel on August 1st at 8:13 PM.

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She didn't dare to sleep in bed after returning home, just sat and slept, for fear of oversleeping, and then had to get up at midnight to sweep the bridge.