out of reach is yourself

Marcus 2022-04-19 09:02:25

When a famous painter, writer, and business elite meet a frivolous rogue with a criminal record, what will happen? If something changes, this elite is unfortunately paraplegic from a paraplegic position from a paraglider accident, and he is completely unconscious from the neck down, and this rogue The gangster has changed his past and just wants to find a job and live a good life? The story of Philip and Dale is like this. After Philip rejected countless candidates, he singled out Dale, who had just been released from prison but did not work hard, but Dale did not want to stay in this silent empty room. nanny. But after a day together, they found each other very interesting, so Dale became Philip's long-term employee. Although this was unilaterally denied by Feng Yi, Philip's personal assistant, and agreed with Dell to "strike out" , but later I got along and found that Dale is not bad in nature, although he always behaved frivolously and carelessly and occasionally made dirty jokes; and Dale also really found Philip's wisdom and modesty, he read Philip's books, and inspired countless strange Great idea. On the one hand, both of them are existences beyond the reach of the other - Philip envy Dale's health, ability to sing and dance, and act recklessly; Dale envy Philip's wealth, a good life, and excellent quality. But in the end, they were all within the reach of each other's encouragement - Philip was grateful to Dale for treating him as an ordinary person, laughing and scolding, not shy, joking and pranking, he also lived out himself like an ordinary person, and when he was angry, he would He vents, dances when he is happy, and communicates with people who are interested; Dale is grateful to Philip for discovering his potential, becoming a lover of work, splashing ink and painting, and putting the whimsical ideas in his mind into practice... They have all corrected their deficiencies, Become more and more high-spirited and enjoy life. It was a turning point when Philip mustered up the courage to meet Lily, his pen pal, he found out that this Lily who met him was just another person who took pity on him, behind a stand-in, so furious, he went on a rampage back home, yelled at Dale angrily, and dismissed him Everyone, he felt that he was still the lonely old man, everyone regarded him as a morbid existence, and took pity on him. His condition is getting worse every day, he feels that life is terrible, and he just wants to end his own life as soon as possible. After Dale heard the news, he came quickly, and once again took him to make jokes, go for a ride, and be him for the rest of his life. What I dare not do again - gliding. Of course, for Dale, gliding was something he never dared to try in his life, but Philip decided that he would give up his life to accompany the gentleman. Regarding gliding, I have seen another movie, Waiting for the Wind, the ancient monster Yu Meng who has been waiting for the opportunity, the editor who has always wanted to stand out, but is depressed, a small editor, a girl in the eyes of ordinary people, who is unruly and hilarious. The children of the rich family released themselves in the wind and found the feeling of a soul leap. In the end, Dale and Philip also felt the great joy in the wind. Philip walked out of his inner demon and met the self who loves life again. No one can beat you except yourself. As long as you have a sun of faith in your heart, no matter where you go, there will be bright sunshine everywhere, positive and optimistic, free and unrestrained, life should be bright. This film is a bit like "Before I Met You" except that Xiao Lu, played by Long Ma, is a female nurse, and the male protagonist, played by Sam Claflin, is a young and excellent rich boy, and love inevitably arises, but in the end The male protagonist chose euthanasia, a fairy tale plot, and a realistic ending. Although this ending is sad, it is also reasonable. The young male protagonist does not want to drag his family down, nor does he want to keep himself in a wheelchair all his life, lamenting self-pity while looking at his former honor, and even more reluctant to his beloved little boy. Because of him, Lu has wasted a lifetime of great years. Since he lives without dignity, he should die with dignity. Although I don't agree with him, I respect this choice. Fortunately, Philip did not make this choice. He has forgiven himself, understood and grateful for the care and encouragement given to him by the people around him. Finally, under the careful planning of Dale, he was pleasantly surprised to meet Feng Yi. I love it, but never say it. They looked at each other and smiled, and the film stopped abruptly. Lily was written by Feng Yi to encourage Philip to get out of the haze, right? But she didn't expect that under Dale's pressure, Philip would talk to her and make an appointment. She had to find a substitute, although this substitute was not well played, and finally Philip found out that she was not her, she should not be her. But she still loves him. She gave up her job and was willing to be his assistant. She stayed with him for decades, and gave him letters that he might never reply. Until he finally drove her away angrily, she probably didn't complain. - As long as he is happy. When he found out that Lily was a stand-in, he might have sensed who was behind him, he was angry, he felt that he was still being treated differently, but on the other hand, he had already guessed who she was, but he didn't have the courage face. There is always someone to do what they don't have the courage to do. Dale listened to his situation, and there was another chance for them to meet. The quiet lakeside, the pleasant scenery, and the person he loves are by his side. Fortunately, Philip did not make this choice. He has forgiven himself, understood and grateful for the care and encouragement given to him by the people around him. Finally, under the careful planning of Dale, he was pleasantly surprised to meet Feng Yi. I love it, but never say it. They looked at each other and smiled, and the film stopped abruptly. Lily was written by Feng Yi to encourage Philip to get out of the haze, right? But she didn't expect that under Dale's pressure, Philip would talk to her and make an appointment. She had to find a substitute, although this substitute was not well played, and finally Philip found out that she was not her, she should not be her. But she still loves him. She gave up her job and was willing to be his assistant. She stayed with him for decades, and gave him letters that he might never reply. Until he finally drove her away angrily, she probably didn't complain. - As long as he is happy. When he found out that Lily was a stand-in, he might have sensed who was behind him, he was angry, he felt that he was still being treated differently, but on the other hand, he had already guessed who she was, but he didn't have the courage face. There is always someone to do what they don't have the courage to do. Dale listened to his situation, and there was another chance for them to meet. The quiet lakeside, the pleasant scenery, and the person he loves are by his side. Fortunately, Philip did not make this choice. He has forgiven himself, understood and grateful for the care and encouragement given to him by the people around him. Finally, under the careful planning of Dale, he was pleasantly surprised to meet Feng Yi. I love it, but never say it. They looked at each other and smiled, and the film stopped abruptly. Lily was written by Feng Yi to encourage Philip to get out of the haze, right? But she didn't expect that under Dale's pressure, Philip would talk to her and make an appointment. She had to find a substitute, although this substitute was not well played, and finally Philip found out that she was not her, she should not be her. But she still loves him. She gave up her job and was willing to be his assistant. She stayed with him for decades, and gave him letters that he might never reply. Until he finally drove her away angrily, she probably didn't complain. - As long as he is happy. When he found out that Lily was a stand-in, he might have sensed who was behind him, he was angry, he felt that he was still being treated differently, but on the other hand, he had already guessed who she was, but he didn't have the courage face. There is always someone to do what they don't have the courage to do. Dale listened to his situation, and there was another chance for them to meet. The quiet lakeside, the pleasant scenery, and the person he loves are by his side.

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  • Dell Scott: You can have any girl you want, man. You rich and you available. What about this lady right here with all the botox? Y'all be perfect for each other. You can't move your body, she can't move her face.

  • Dell Scott: You here for the cleaning gig?

    Guy in Elevator: Uh, life auxiliary.

    Dell Scott: Life what?

    Guy in Elevator: Auxiliary.

    Dell Scott: That's what they calling it now?

    [chuckles]

    Dell Scott: White people got a name for everything.