Bostic, a New Jersey roofing contractor, holds the North American birdwatching record. Although he has an almost crazy dedication to bird watching and a clever mind, he can play other competitors around, but he is too paranoid. In order to maintain his position, he will not hesitate to give up his lover, even Christmas Eve. Important festivals are spent alone in the restaurant outside, and can only ask the waiter of the restaurant to accompany him during the festival. In the end, he got his wish and found the snowy owl, who always escaped from his hands before. He also got his wish to keep his position as the number one birdwatcher in North America, but he lost his favorite person, the warmth of his family, and lost The most important happiness. He finally came to China. Looking at the happy family in the scenic spot, his expression became heavy and complicated. Perhaps he was also thinking about how important his fame and status were as life, and his original persistence to the end. It's not worth it. In fact, there is no need to say more, you and I still have the answer in your heart.
Brad, a little-known programmer, is an avid bird lover. He has an amazing ability. He can recognize hundreds of species of birds just by calling. This ability helps him compete with Bostic and, more importantly, helps him reap love. He dropped out of graduate school, resigned from Dell, and was divorced. At 36, he still did nothing. Such an ordinary person, even a loser in the eyes of ordinary people, can overcome numerous difficulties and devote all he can to complete his bird-watching New Year while sticking to his full-time job. Why is he so persistent? There is no bonus for bird watching, nor will he become famous. Even he himself can't say why he wants to participate. In my understanding, this is the dream in my heart and the pursuit of life. Dreams do not distinguish between high and low, as long as they are persistent pursuits, they are worth paying for. Although he only won second place, he gained far more than that. At first, his father's opposition bothered him; in the end, his father's support brought him good luck. This huge change was unexpected, and it was the gift that this birdwatching New Year brought him.
Stu, a retired CEO and a successful man in the market, has dreamed of bird watching from a young age. When he was young, he put aside his dream for work. Even if he retired, he could not stop and couldn't let go of work. This time, with the support of his wife, he made up his mind to chase his dream. However, the reality is not so empathetic, and his bird-watching year was not a smooth journey. On the way to the bird watching New Year, he met Brad, missed the flight to Attu, and had a lovely grandson. The bird hunting trip made him gain friendship, and the drifting journey made him miss his family very much. , And also let him understand how he wants to spend the rest of his life. Therefore, he gave up the high position that was easily available, in order to enjoy the rare family happiness.
There is a fourth protagonist in the movie. Although this protagonist is just an ordinary red-throated hummingbird, he is a great hero. Although he is only nine inches long, he embarks on a journey alone, bravely crossing 500 Miles of endless darkness. Even in the deadly severe weather, I was soaked, weakened, and trembling all over, but I survived! Don't be blinded by the smallness of the appearance, the strength of the heart can meet any challenge in the world!
In the movie, the courtship ceremony of the Bald Eagle is shocking. "The male and female bald eagles fly to dizzying heights, and then they fall freely together, falling straight to the ground, hugging each other tightly, and will not separate until the last moment." What an enviable love is this, even though the bald eagles do not Words, but made the most memorable vow in the most direct way: life and death follow. The simplicity and perseverance of the animal world is far beyond the reach of humans. In the face of pure nature, humans are so small and ashamed. There are a few people who can resist the temptation of reality. The vow of eternal union and old age has become fragile. The soul has long been sold to the devil, and only money and power are recognized in his eyes.
A simple bird-watching New Year has triggered endless thoughts. What is the pursuit of life; how to stick to one's dream; how to wash one's soul... all these are worthy of our careful taste. Carpe annum (don't miss a good year)!
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