75-Year-Old Actor Plays Teen, Kisses Younger Co-Star, Sparks 'Grandma' Debate

• A 75-year-old Chinese actor portrayed 18-year-old Su Wanqing in the micro-drama "Splendid Tranquility".
• A kissing scene with her 45-year-old co-star (a 30-year age gap) ignited widespread controversy.
• Critics likened the kiss to "a grandmother falling in love with her grandson," questioning believability and age acknowledgment.
• Supporters defended her as a trailblazer challenging age biases, noting older male actors often play opposite younger women.
• Fans admired her ambition, citing her long career playing diverse age ranges and her statement, "this is exactly the age to pursue my career."