Zhao Lusi directed a TV series for the first time, - Farewell Letter - started shooting in Chengdu

 Zhao Lusi's first TV series director - Farewell Letter - started filming in Chengdu on November 12.She also leads the cast, playing Ge Li, who sends farewell letters at a turning point in her life.This urban female growth drama has ten episodes in total and will be broadcast exclusively on Youku.

The series is adapted from the novel "Thirteen Suicide Farewell Letters" by German writer Costin Geer. Zhang Junbo and Zhou Zhaozhong serve as chief producers, and Zhao Tianyou and Zhang Yamin serve as chief screenwriters.Zhao Lusi once again cooperated with the production team of "Secretly Can't Hide" this time. It was also her first time joining the team after "Xu Me Dazzling".The preparation video records her participation in field interviews, script readings and planning meetings.

Ge Li, a 30-year-old female writer, encountered a series of frustrated blind dates and suddenly lost her job. Her family's seemingly well-intentioned advice made her feel even more stressed.Under the pressure of her emotions, she impulsively wrote a farewell letter and sent it to her relatives and friends.Old friends, family and colleagues re-enter her life through letters, and emotional, generational and workplace issues unfold.After experiencing these turmoils, she discovered that venting emotions and talking fast could not eliminate conflicts.She has to shoulder her responsibilities and face specific difficulties before she can have a chance to live the life she wants.

In the lineup announced on the day of the launch, Zhao Lusi leads the starring role, with Kong Lin, Ren Bin, Li Le, Li Meng, Yue Yang, and Hu Yixuan special starring, and Zhu Xiuyuan (Zhu Meiji), Zou Yuanqing, Yang Junhan, Zhao Jun, and Wei Xiao starring.The character's official announcement video uses the name “Ge Li” to connect the characters. All the characters appear one after another through transitions and use a few monologues to explain their respective personalities and their relationship with Ge Li.

The series uses light comedy to deal with these real-life situations. Ge Li also went from being self-isolated when sending letters to writing books again, and gradually learned to say goodbye to his past self.

The geographical background of the story is in Sichuan and Chongqing. Scenes such as noodle restaurants and publishing houses, as well as objects such as painting books, letters, and manuscripts, outline the daily lives of the characters.Ge Li and another female character Shen Jing, from tit-for-tat at work to working together and writing together, gradually formed a tacit understanding, appreciating and supporting each other.