She was particularly skilled at guiding actors' emotions. Before every take, she would walk them through the scene.
She explained things in detail, her pacing drawing you in. Even less-skilled actors could deliver a brilliant performance under her guidance. If the actor was already good, the effect was extraordinary.
Perhaps that was one of the reasons this television series, despite its very niche subject matter, was so powerfully empathetic.
To give you an idea, most of the homeowners in their residential complex who had left last week to visit their grandchildren still hadn't returned!
"Do you understand the feeling I'm looking for?"
Seeing the director looking at her, Ni Bingyan nodded, signaling that she was ready.
She was already well-prepared, and with the director expressing her ideas so clearly, it was like a top student who had already studied hard for an exam meeting a teacher who loved to point out the key material. Everything became easier.
