"Red Balloon" is a heartwarming and touching drama about people's constant struggle to satisfy their hunger. This TV series profoundly reflects people's persistent pursuit of material desires in modern society, as well as the beauty of human nature in pursuit of happiness and warmth
The protagonists in the play are a young couple who have been struggling to get enough food in their lives. Under the various pressures of life, they often feel helpless and hopeless, but they never give up looking for opportunities and ways to seek satisfaction. Through all kinds of hard work, they finally got a red balloon under a very rare opportunity, and they are determined to keep fighting for a better life. In the pursuit of happiness, the protagonists experience various dangers and challenges, and they have to overcome many obstacles to realize their dreams. The brilliance of the story lies in the perseverance and hard work of people in the face of difficulties, no matter what kind of predicament they face, they can meet the challenges unyieldingly.
In addition to the protagonist, other characters in the play also have their own characteristics. Some people satisfy their material desires at all costs out of selfish motives; however, some people silently help those in need regardless of benefits. Their different performances show the complexity and diversity of human nature.