"Shadow Writer" got the job through a friend of his. It can be seen from the interview that this "shadow writer" is a very "honest" person - he bluntly said that he does not understand politics and has no advantage in writing this book, but he was accidentally rejected by him. checked.
He initially felt that Adam's participation in politics was a little strange, but this was just the beginning. Soon, the "shadow writer" found the photo and phone number left by his ex Mike on the back of the drawer, which aroused his curiosity. First, he searched for the cause of Mike's death, riding a bicycle to the coast near where Mike's accident occurred. As a result, when taking shelter from the rain, he got the truth of the matter from an old man. Mike did not drown as they said, but was killed by someone. It seems that, like his predecessor Mike, he is also a seeker of the truth.
Ruth was obviously worried that the "Shadow Writer" would be inquiring like his predecessor, so despite the pouring rain, he personally went and found the "Shadow Writer", and scrutinized the facts that the "Shadow Writer" had. Ruth asked, "Do you think Mike's death is suspicious?" He replied, "Isn't it?" When the "shadow writer" told Ruth about the situation he had mastered, Ruth seemed unusually uneasy and hurriedly asked for it. Called, but found that this was inappropriate, so it was better to avoid it for a while, so I went out in the rain.
Ruth knew that "The Shadow Writer" was still single, and perhaps hoped that through his devotion, the "Shadow Writer" would feel some tenderness without shaking out what he knew about Mike. Regarding the purpose of Ruth's dedication, although I am only speculating, many people say that it is to see the original manuscript. I think this reason is not valid. First, as Adam's wife, she could have legitimately asked for that manuscript, and second, even if she couldn't, she would have every way of seeing it. Some people believe that Amelia is Lang's mistress, and that Amelia will guard Ruth from her. But a mistress is just a mistress after all, and Lang has always been obedient to his wife.
The "shadow writer" drove to Emmett's house in his ex-Mike's BMW and asked Emmett some questions about the photo. Like her previous visitors, Emmett quickly felt something was wrong and sent someone to murder the "shadow writer", but didn't want him to get away with it. After the escape, the "shadow writer" was trembling and decided to contact the phone number left by Mike to ask for help from Lanka, the former prime minister's political enemy, and told Lanka everything he knew. Lanka asked the "shadow writers" to cooperate to find further evidence to "expose" the "truth" that former Prime Minister Adam colluded with the US CIA.
The "Shadow Writer" found himself in a very disadvantaged position, but he had to do as Lanka said. He placed the tape recorder, but Lang refused. He revealed to Lang everything he knew, observing Lang's reaction to find out Lang's attitude. Lang seemed impassioned at the sudden accusation. After getting off the plane, Lang was killed. At this point, the story seems to have come to an end, and the film is almost over. Next, the director should explain some facts to confirm the judgment of the "shadow writer". But if that's all, the ending would be too hasty, so there's a final play.
Secretary Amelia was Lang's mistress, as is fully confirmed at the end. First, when Amelia and Shadow Writer attended a new book launch together, as soon as the two met, Amelia couldn't help crying—although this cry was very contrived; second, he said, "Shadow Writer. I'm not going to be invited to a book launch, like a mistress at a wedding." But Amelia looked embarrassed, and he said "Sorry" right after.
At the end of the film, there is a scene where notes and manuscripts are scattered all over the place. I think this is an excellent way to express the emotions of the audience through visual effects. Until Lang was killed at the airport, the truth that the "shadow writer" knew was not the truth, but Amelia's words suddenly awakened him and found the "real" truth. You must know how excited and excited the "shadow writer" was at this time, and the main purpose of the short shot of passing the note and "extended" was to show the passion in the protagonist's heart-he finally found out The truth, and proudly tell the American CIA agent lurking next to the British Prime Minister.
In the end, the scene where the protagonist was killed and the manuscripts were scattered all over the place cast a deep tragic color on the film. In fact, the director can make it easier, that is, the protagonist easily escaped the last catastrophe and disappeared mysteriously. The protagonist's failure to escape in the end shows what the director wants to say, but he doesn't want to be too straightforward, which also reflects the director's realism.
Some details of the film are relatively rough, such as finding relevant information on Emmett on google; some plots cannot be understood by the audience, such as the "shadow writer" who knows the truth is in danger but tells Ruth the truth - but these do not hinder the film. overall viewing.
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