Story Summary
British George Hogg, a reporter who fled from Shanghai to Nanjing in spite of the Japanese military ban, almost became a ghost of the Orientals because he photographed the barbaric acts of the Japanese massacre in the Nanjing war. , being rescued by Chow Yun-fat in time at this moment of life and death, it can really be described as "snatching brittle bones from the mouth of a hungry wolf". In order to heal his wounds and collect some background information, He Ke went to an orphanage in Huangshi, where there are more than 60 orphans who lost their relatives in the war. Because of the trauma of the war, these children are eccentric and sensitive, and cannot escape the psychological shadow caused by the indiscriminate bombing of planes. The room was dark, damp, hungry, dirty, and plagued by disease. There was no laughter or conversation among the children, only an erhu whimpered. There was an embarrassment that was difficult to break the silence in the air. He Ke, who was forced to take care of the children, quickly moved the children with his enthusiasm and intelligence. They gradually became cheerful and actively participated in vegetable garden labor, machine repairs, basketball, and English learning to bring this beautiful world of temporary tranquility. A burst of laughter. However, He Ke, who helped the children out of great humanity, was falsely accused of "blood-sucking", "missionaries" and "Communists" by the Kuomintang who came to expropriate the house. . Thanks to the help of Mrs. Huang (Michelle Yeoh), He Ke was saved from prison. Because the war was looming, Hok decided to take the children north to a place called "Shandan". On the road, he got rid of the Japanese soldiers' questioning, but he was pierced by the car parts while avoiding the tornado. As a result, he fell to the root of tetanus and died of scabies in "Shandan". The most memorable
character is Mrs. Huang, played by Michelle Yeoh.
Mrs. Huang is beautiful, but she is somewhat old; she has a wealthy home with gorgeous decorations, all kinds of scarce medicines and seeds, but she can't keep it, and she is willing to bail her friend, He Ke. In order to save He Ke and get Ho Ke out of the prison of the Kuomintang, her goods were taken away; in order for He Ke to kiss Mrs. Huang's hand and leave, she should be struggling, because her feelings for He Ke are Unusual, the beloved left and left alone, it should also be a pious blessing, I hope He Ke and the others have a smooth journey and arrive at the rear where the war is not as good as possible. She sacrificed her family wealth and body, in fact out of great love, to pave the way for Hok and the children.
The most amazing person is Chen Hansheng played by Chow Yun-fat. Although this man has a white beard, he is very skilled and saves He Ke from the Japanese butcher knife with the spirit of a sharpshooter and quickness. I used to study architecture, but now I'm very good at bombing buildings. People buy other people's heads for "10,000 yuan" and think that the price is too low and it hurts their self-esteem. And Chow Yun-fat was very lucky. When he appeared, he hid the goods in the truck and was searched. On the way to Lanzhou, there was a gun hidden in the carriage, but he was not found. He also suffered from malaria.
The bravest and most beautiful woman was Miss Pierce-Lee. She called herself "the wife of a Manila soldier", but she didn't get married and went to inland China to work as a nurse. She's an attractive blonde, loving, and loved by both Chow Yun-fat and Hok, with whom she later came together. She didn't seem to be patient enough, and at first she was helpless and had no time to deal with the children's problems. She is not a professional nurse, but the environment forced her to accept this life. When nursing the wounded, she was often tired and depressed. She fell ill on the way north, how pale, haggard, and charming. Just as Chow Yun-fat commented on her, there are some people who will endure forever in the sea of misery as long as they don't sink, are not submerged, and can breathe. "She is not a lady, but a brave, beautiful woman."
The most indifferent child is Shi Kai. He is older than the average child. The tragic death of his parents and sister also left the deepest scar in his memory. He refuses to let people walk into his hurt heart easily, pretending to be strong and indifferent, even if other children are integrated into He Ke's world, he disdains to accept He Ke's kindness. He Ke didn't change him directly, it was Chow Yun-Fat's trust—such as handing Shi Kai a gun and letting him take on the task of defense—and gradually opened his heart. He has always kept a family photo, and hatred has been accumulated in his heart until one day when he had the opportunity to kill two Japanese prisoners, he tore up the photo, which seemed to comfort his parents in the spirit of heaven. He eventually integrated into the collective, and the road to the north was actually a transformational process for the mind to get back on track.
Touched moment
The deaths described are shocking. The first time was when the Japanese soldiers rushed the people who burned down the city wall to a place to shoot them collectively. This kind of outright brutality was simply outrageous, making the audience uneasy and outraged. The second time was when He Ke's colleague was listed under the Japanese gun, and his head was deflected as if he had been twisted off. It was very cruel. He Ke wanted to use the gun to stop it, but Chow Yun-fat did not let him make a risky move. The third time was Xiaoqing's death. The child was hanged in a black room, indicating that the child's inner fear of the future was still overcome. The fourth time was the death of the Japanese scouts. They were captured and disarmed. He Ke wanted Chow Yun-fat to kill them out of humanitarianism, but a child was killed. This was an explosion of hatred energy. The fifth time was when the Japanese soldiers checked the goods, a child was accidentally run over by a dumped carriage and died in pain. The sixth time was when the protagonist He Ke got tetanus and died before the medicine could be delivered. When the white kite rose twice and swam like a fish in the wind, our hearts seemed to be brought to the lowest point, unable to hold on to our grief. When these children look up at the sky, do they think of the laughter of their companions? He Ke finally died of scabies. When a handful of loess fell from his hands, he would feel that life was fragile and expensive. In the dilapidated temple where the children lived, the Buddha statue held a fearless seal, and dozens of candles were lit.
Life and death, war and peace, love and hate, these stark contrasts that go wrong in the film often cut our hearts. It is like a sunflower when it blooms one day and when it is knocked to the ground by a child. Reminds me of The Veil. It is also a story about foreigners rescuing poor patients in China during the war. It is also the story of the hero's death. However, "The Veil" focuses on a love story and depicts a hazy and bitter mood. What exactly is this film about? It is not very clear whether love is still a universal love. The end of the story seems a bit abrupt, and the latter part seems to be a bit bland. It might have been better if I focused on it.
While watching the film, I was completely overwhelmed by the views of Yellowstone and Northland. Light and shadow, heat and change, all flash in front of the camera with what a gorgeous language! That thatch that shone yellow in the sun, how like it was on fire. When the sun shines in the west, it is no longer dazzling, and there are several vague colors such as yellow, red, orange, etc., like a swollen boiled egg, it is still slowly falling toward the red sky, and the color is changing rapidly. After the transformation, all the scenery and shadows seem to be shaking, reflecting each other with the reflection in the river, which is really charming. The stone bridge with grass, if possible, can really be painted as a famous oil painting... There are so many beautiful scenes, almost all of them are exquisite, if you focus on the picturesque scenery, this film is not to be missed . (2008.10.29)
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