The Story of Her(2024)

The Story of Her is a docudrama series that chronicles the lives of four legendary women from ancient China: Princess Jieyou, Wu Zetian, Li Qingzhao, and Shen Shou. Each episode explores a different figure, weaving together historical records with dramatic performance to illuminate the political, economic, cultural, and social landscapes these women navigated. Actresses Lan Xi, Wen Zhengrong, Tao Xinran, and Cao Feiran bring these extraordinary lives to the screen, revealing how these women shaped and were shaped by their era. The series balances scholarly insight with theatrical storytelling, offering viewers a nuanced portrait of female agency and influence across centuries of Chinese history.