The Awakening of Female Consciousness in TV Series “Blossoms Shanghai”——A Performance Studies Perspective

Wong Kar-wai's TV series “Blossoms Shanghai” portrays numerous female characters undergoing a transformative journey of female consciousness—from its absence to its reconstruction—amidst the currents of their personal development and the broader historical era, blooming like vibrant flowers in abundance. Richard Schechner's theory of Performance Studies posits that any self-referential action constitutes ‘Performance,’ with people living their lives akin to stage performances, constantly assuming diverse roles. From the perspective of Performance Studies Theory, this offers insights into the development of individuals within society. This paper analyses the awakening of female consciousness among the three main female characters in the TV series ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ from the perspective of Performance Studies Theory, aiming to explore the female spiritual world and its developmental significance embedded in the work.