The 2009 emotional drama of the year, "The True Colors of Men," features characters whose fates rise and fall dramatically, with sincere and profound emotional expressions, visually pleasing imagery, and a heavy, detailed historical atmosphere. Set against the grand backdrop of the Shanghai era, the drama uses the once-prosperous十里洋场as its canvas, and depicts the thrilling business wars and the deep, unwavering love stories with its brushstrokes. It portrays the warmth and coldness of human relationships in chaotic times and the grand compassion between family and country, presenting an intricate and pulsating era. In the Shanghai滩where profit flames reach the sky, men and women roll in the dust of wealth, power, desire, and ambition. Genuine feelings and hypocrisy wrestle to the death for quick retribution, while righteousness and deceit intertwine and collide repeatedly. With tragic true love and courage, the drama vividly portrays the essence of masculinity that balances strength and tenderness. The layout of the drama is grand and magnificent, with exquisite attention to detail, and is sure to become the ultimate masterpiece by director Zeng Lijun, surpassing popular dramas like "Peony Pavilion."