Do the right thing

Jade 2022-01-16 08:01:11

Every time I watch a Brazilian movie, I feel very happy. Because although Brazil is messy, socially divided, and politicians are corrupt, we can always see the enthusiastic samba under this appearance.

Why these people, living in such miserable conditions, can still be so sunny, why these people, with almost nothing, can still be happy like a prince.

Every time I feel that these Brazilians are so great that even such a heavy topic can make people laugh from the bottom of my heart.

Frankly speaking, if it were me, I would have gone through all the hardships and would have almost taken my life. The few bags of banknotes in exchange might not be so plainly scattered to others. At the most, it is to quietly give out some of the relatives and friends who take care of me on weekdays. Thinking about it this way, my narrow-mindedness was immediately exposed.

Do the right thing.
This sentence is very simple to say, but in life, there will always be a hot head, and you will always forget what is right.
How long have we not looked back at our lives, how much we have gained, and how much we have really gotten...
Is everything I'm doing right now? Am I good for the world?

I don't want to judge these three children, I just want to judge myself. I think I haven't done anything meaningful for a long time.
This is the power of the film, which always allows us to see ourselves and reflect on ourselves through the stories of others. I am grateful to these filmmakers for letting us see these stories.
I love this world, I love these people!

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Trash quotes

  • Father Juilliard: Don't waste your life fighting battles that make you better or make you die.

  • Carlos' partner: Dear Sir, I haven't written in a long time, but I think of you always. I have something important to tell you, in the words you once spoke to me: Soon, the devil who put you behind bars will be chained, his corruption and lies all exposed. Your struggle was not in vain. I promise. Santos will be finished and, God willing, he is only the first domino to fall. Your fight against the corruption that destroyed our dream for justice goes on. Even now people flood the streets, fanning the flames of hope that you helped ignite. Change is coming. But with joy comes sorrow. If you are reading this, it means I've been taken. And they will not be merciful. But the dream you passed to me is passed to new generations. I'm sorry for being a burden - you have suffered so much already. This letter has the secret - it seals our enemy's fate. Do what must be done. I pray for you, and for my daughter Pia, and for all who fight for our people.