Summary of sentences that appear multiple times throughout the film

Hassie 2021-12-31 08:02:19

I must first tell the story about the lake and the duck. For the first time, Ai Ji’s brother told them,

"This lake is not as big as the lake next to my house. We used to swim and fish there. It's really nostalgic." "What's wrong? It dried up?" "No, it's worse" "Last summer, a large group of ducks, about four Fifty of them flew into the lake and stopped on the water. It's really strange. The temperature dropped sharply and the lake suddenly froze. It all happened in a few seconds. Blame the poor duckling." "They froze to death?" "Nothing. , They all flew away, and took the lake away. Since then, the lake has gone to Georgia." After speaking, Ruth smiled, and Ai Ji smiled and took her hand. The second time, Ai Ji comforted Da Mo, whose hands were shaking so much that she could not finish her meal.

"Did you see the land in front? It used to be a lake. In November of a certain year, many ducks flew over and landed on the lake. Then the temperature plummeted and the whole lake was frozen. When the ducks flew away, even the lake was taken away. Listen. Say, now the lake is somewhere in Georgia. Let's go..." At this time, Ruth leaned against the window, watching the whole process, and smiled.

The last time, when Ruth was critically ill, "If someone can beat you in a card game, marry her." Ruth did not nod but replied, "I have a lot to tell you." "No, I love hearing your stories." , Tell me a story Ai Ji" "Oh, my God..." Ai Ji shook her head and shed tears, as if she was sighing why this woman was so calm when her life was dying, and she even wanted to listen to a story that was simply fabricated at this time. "Say it, bee-streak expert, talk about a long one, talk about a lake" "What lake?" "The lake used to be here" "It's not true" "I know, silly girl, just talk about it, just give it to me Talk about this." Then Ai Ji walked to the window, as if to prevent Ruth from seeing her crying all the time, she started to say

"Once upon a time... there was a lake... just outside the town... We used to go fishing, swimming, boating... In November of a certain year, a large group of ducks flew up and fell on the lake. Who knows, the temperature drops sharply, the lake freezes, and then... The ducks...all the ducks...flew away, and even the lake was taken away. It is said that the lake is now somewhere in Georgia...

Believe it or not" Then she turned and walked over to Ruth. She has closed her eyes...

The next thing I want to talk about is the "prayer" section. The first time was after they rebelled with Frank, Ai Ji found Ruth, who actually knew everything...

"One night, I had a dream, dreaming of losing Bi Di. I ran to the crib and saw that he was still asleep. I thank the Lord for allowing me to own Bi Di... I remember that when Frank beat me, I I also thank the Lord for giving me the strength to endure...I still remember that when my mother was alive, she was vomiting blood and begged me to relieve her. I also thank the Lord for letting her live. Looking at my mother begging for me, I only pray..." Lovely Ji always seems to be a dare to be a dare to be, she seems to never have to pray.

But when Ruth's disease was told that she could only live for two weeks, she stood helplessly by the window and muttered "God, I pray for a miracle to happen"... So, it's as if people can only pray when they are really powerless. ... how sad...

I rarely watch this kind of film without a kiss, but I think this one is very unforgettable...

Now I’m still reminiscing about the phrase "She is my best friend. I love her." that took 20 seconds to brew, and the way Ruth kissed Ai Ji’s face and ran away by the river. Ruth wrote in the letter "I'll be where you are, your people are my people...", and they laughed happily when they splashed water and chocolate sauce in the kitchen, and they were near the end "Lao Mo fell in love with Ruth at first sight...Who can make an exception..." and "I have always loved you" on the paper...

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Extended Reading
  • Dayana 2022-03-25 09:01:10

    You reminded me about what the most important thing in life is friends, best friends.

  • Robb 2022-04-24 07:01:14

    In addition to the food war that became a metaphor for same-sex sex, the fried green tomatoes of the title are obviously not fully processed and displayed in the story (southern cuisine/African descent?/consumption), similarly cafe/food is the love of the two Crystallization isn't really incorporated into the story either. Although the family/body/midlife crisis of some modern women is hard to come by, its romanticization and simplification are ultimately reduced to a poisonous chicken soup like the "Gone with the Wind"-style black narrative in the film.

Fried Green Tomatoes quotes

  • Evelyn Couch: [Evelyn has found a note on Ruth's Grave from Idgie revealing that Idgie is still alive] Idgie? Idgie's alive?

    Ninny Threadgoode: Oh yes she's very much alive! Still selling honey and charming bees! Sometimes I think I catch a glimpse of her!

    Evelyn Couch: Maybe we'll see her today!

    Ninny Threadgoode: Maybe!

    Evelyn Couch: Let's go!

    [she takes Ninny by the arm and they continue walking]

  • Mama Threadgoode: Imogene Louise Threadgoode? This is your mama. You come down here, right now. Do you hear me?

    [to Buddy]

    Mama Threadgoode: Buddy, you go fetch her, she'll listen to you.

    Buddy Threadgoode: Come down, little bit. No firing squad waiting for you.

    [Idgie appears in a formal dress]

    Mama Threadgoode: Ohhh! Come on, honey. Now, let us see you.

    [Idgie comes downstairs]

    Mama Threadgoode: Oh, you look so pretty.

    Young Julian Threadgoode: I see London, I see -

    [Buddy slaps Julian's head, Mama turns to him]

    Mama Threadgoode: Hush.

    [Idgie stops]

    Mama Threadgoode: Julian, hush.

    [turns back to Idgie]

    Mama Threadgoode: Come ahead, sweetheart.

    [Idgie turns to Julian, he sticks his tongue at her, she resumes downstairs slowly]

    Mama Threadgoode: You look awful nice in there.

    Leona Threadgoode: Mama!

    Buddy Threadgoode: You look just fine, Idgie.

    Young Julian Threadgoode: She looks like a monkey.

    Mama Threadgoode: Julian, stop it right this second.

    [Julian makes fun of Idgie, she fights him]

    Little Idgie Threadgoode: Take it back!

    Mama Threadgoode: Idgie!

    Little Idgie Threadgoode: Take it back!

    Buddy Threadgoode: Hey, hey, hey!

    [grabs Idgie]

    Leona Threadgoode: I told you she was going to ruin my wedding!