An explanation for the "empty chair," and that "fur coat"

Dessie 2022-04-19 09:02:41

That empty chair was for Ye Wen, not for Gong Er.


When taking pictures in the Republic of China, the host and hostess sat in the middle, and the children stood on both sides, and rarely let the host stand behind. When taking the family portrait for the first time, Ye Wen was sitting side by side with his wife, holding a child.

When taking the family portrait for the second time, according to the arrangement of the chairs, it can be seen that Ye Wen was going to sit next to his wife, and the empty chair was where he was going to sit. Next to him is the son (the son is grown up now and does not need to be hugged). In the end, Ye Wen chose to stand behind his wife and put his hand on her shoulder.


What is the relationship between the characters in the movie, the main creator has the most say. Liang Chaowei and Wang Jiawei have said that this is not a love triangle. "Ye Wen loves his wife very much, the relationship between husband and wife is very good, and Gong Er is a confidant, and his opponent is hard to find. Gong Er may have a little affection for Ye Wen, but Ye Wen does not."

Said that the seat was reserved for Gong Er , this statement is far-fetched. Since it is a family portrait, the people who take pictures are all "family". Unless Gong Er is regarded as "family", no matter how confidants are, it is impossible to bring family portraits.

How could Gong Er be "family"? This completely contradicts the main creator's statement. Besides, if you think about it, you should know that it's a movie now, and you want to think deeply. Did Wang Jiawei spend so much energy on this movie just to show the bit of bloody ambiguity between men and women? From the point of view of the film, it is impossible to think in that direction.

Song Hye Kyo's tears are not the tears of sadness because of her husband's spiritual derailment, but they should be tears of happiness. Ye Wen had no idea about Gong Er from the beginning to the end. As his wife, seeing their correspondence, maybe there was a misunderstanding. But at this time, her husband's hand fell on her shoulders, which should be comforting.

As for the "fur coat" that Ye Wen bought, some said it was to propose marriage to Gong Er, some said that it was to dress up his wife as Gong Er, and some said that it was not possible to pass it on to his wife. I know that the creators will have a few lines in the back of their heads. What Tony Leung shows in the film is the Chinese educated male demeanor and charm, and it is impossible to say this "transfer" (it was not bought for you at first, but if you can't give it and lied to you and said it was bought for you), it is impossible. Other claims are even less plausible.

Ye Wen wanted to go to the northeast because there was a high mountain there. By the way, take my wife out to see and see. It's that simple.

The button was taken from Ye Wen's own coat, not his wife's. Ye Wen also bought a coat for himself, (did he go to the Northeast to buy a coat and still wear a thin long coat?)


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The Grandmaster quotes

  • Gong Er: I had considered a career in opera years ago, I had received training. I had thought about it a lot: me on stage performing, and you in the audience watching...

    Ip Man: What if your performance had sold out?

    Gong Er: [smiles] You flatter me. I would have reserved a seat specifically for you.

  • Ip Man: I have watched you perform in the opera of life. You have shown great timing and skill; however you never went beyond the role you played.

    Gong Er: I had no idea I have such an ardent spectator.