There is a place where the threat is daily communication, and the law of the jungle is "commonplace"; there, power = chance of survival. Finding ways to make yourself strong is a very serious matter there. It allows you to stand in this crazy environment, it will keep you calm, gain health and self-esteem.
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Since I was young, I have watched many prison-themed films. The first night the hero of this film had just been in prison, I instantly flashed back to the scene of Andy’s first night in prison in "Shawshank Salvation", and the wailing said " When the fat man I am not supposed to be here was killed, Morgan Freeman told Andy that almost everyone would have a nervous breakdown on the first night. And the performance of the male lead that night reminded me of Liang Jiahui in "Story of the Prison". He is completely unfamiliar with everything in the environment. He is full of fear and inner resistance, but he can't or dare not use his body. Even if it is the language to fully vent. This first night, in the words of Ah Zheng (Chow Yun-fat), really "tolerate the wind and waves for a while, take a step back and broaden the sky."
In the next few days, the male protagonist (Billy Moore) gradually became familiar with the prison environment and various personal settings. (Characteristics), he actually started to "return to his old profession" (he used to be a drug addict). This reminds me of the last Daniel Wu in the movie "The Disciples"-the reason why many people choose to take drugs is due to the extreme emptiness of their inner world. Billy Moore had no family and no friends; he was suddenly taken away from the world of ordinary people into a purgatory prison. Language barriers, cultural barriers, and if he encounters black police and local evil forces again, it is very possible for him to disappear from the world without a sound.
Or by coincidence, the hero actually got involved with the warden’s daughter, Emma, and the scene of the two of them rubbing there, made me "what the fuck" suddenly, all right? ? This is all right! ! !
After that, the male protagonist "changed his head and changed his face", showing a strong mental outlook of "the prodigal son will not change his head". The woman Fame also used lyrics to express his "love" for the male protagonist.
Another coincidence, the male lead saw the training of the prison Muay Thai team, the male lead shouted "I am a boxer, i wanna train", and the coach ignored it; then the male lead was very aware of the current affairs and offered two packs of cigarettes, and it went smoothly. Entered the training hall of the prison Muay Thai team and opened the road to "self-salvation".
The final plot is relatively old-fashioned. The male protagonist stood out from the crowd and represented the prison in a national prison boxing match. He won the victory and received the goods. . . . Forehead. . . . "Dignity" and "status" (after considering for a long time, I think these two terms are more appropriate).
As the saying goes, "reverse with the state of mind"!
In terms of the plot of overcoming adversity, the film is not as good as "unbroken"; in terms of the cruelty and struggle of the boxing match, it is not as good as "Warrior" and "Ahu". But the biggest spiritual point of this film is-"Rebirth in Prison"
I have watched a Thai documentary (not "The Legend of Seeking"), which tells that in a Thai prison, prisoners can be "reborn" by playing Muay Thai. One point, everyone should not think that Thai law is a trifling matter. This is true. Muay Thai has a lofty status in Thailand. Through the practice of Muay Thai, people can cultivate a positive and optimistic mind and play an "educational" role for prisoners. (In the film, several prisoners told the hero that one of them killed 3 people and the other killed 2 people, but now they are all working hard to reform and rehabilitate.)
Some details of the film are still quite real, and the iconic characteristics of Muay Thai are revealed: the details of tying the hand straps, the Muay Thai holding frame, turning the elbow, butterfly leg training, sweeping and kicking movement essentials, the soundtrack during the game, and the dance apprenticeship. Wait.
Finally, let’s run a question and open a brain hole: I feel more and more that the selection of the national football team can start from the "prison"??
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