Face or life?

Monserrate 2022-12-28 20:53:35

The biggest difference between Andy and Wufei is actually only in their own cognition.
Andy understands that there is no tomorrow in his industry after today, so he never promises women, even if he loves deeply, he can't make any guarantee and response. Because he understands the responsibilities of being a man. Even because Wu Fei recognized him as a boss, he always cleaned up the mess for him. I firmly believe that if Andy decides to be responsible to a woman, he will definitely give up his career and work hard for his wife and children, and for his family. As Mabel said at the beginning, if Andy knew that Mabel had an abortion because of him, he would definitely feel guilty for a lifetime.

If you can't afford it, don't compromise easily. However, it is precisely because of this responsibility, this kind of responsibility and courage, that A'e, who is not familiar with the world and is pure and kind, is deeply attracted.

For Wufei, it was a deep disgust at first, for his ineffectiveness, for his recklessness and impulsiveness. As if destined to be used as a target, he knew from the beginning that he would definitely pay for his recklessness. For Andy, his existence is on the one hand lucky, allowing him to live a long time, on the other hand, it is unfortunate, not only making Andy responsible for his affairs again and again, but even causing Andy's profile to die.

Later, it got a little better, and I began to understand that Wu Fei is just a comparison axis, and he will not change easily if he looks for it. For example, he believes that face is more important than everything else. For example, he feels that he cannot go home to see his parents if he is not developed. For example, he thinks that the boss said is always right, no one but Andy believes it. Later events made him realize that his existence was Andy's weakness, and he also decided how he would go in the future. Even if he died, he had to die in a proper and meaningful way. So he took over the task to kill the anti-water companion. Going back to find Tony, the boss who had hurt them, the performance of the bad boss is in stark contrast to Andy's fearlessness. Wearing a suit and tie is only material satisfaction, and having a boss who is willing to work for himself is the real luck. Even the younger brothers despised this kind of retreating boss

Maggie Cheung and Andy bid farewell to that scene, Maggie Cheung's acting skills are exemplary. The eyes are full of love, and the body movements are also sufficient. Uncontrolled tears are the finishing touch.

The combination of light and shadow has always been the essence of Wong Kar-wai's films.

In the end, the ending is completely unknown.

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As Tears Go By quotes

  • Wah: People like us don't have tomorrows

  • Wah: I did a lot of things for our godfather too. By the age of 14, I was already getting paid to kill. I've got more guts than most guys, right? But look at me now. I'm just an ordinary guy!

    Fly: At least you were a hotshot for a while! But what about me? What about me? Everyone looks down on me. Does that make you happy? People think I'm nothing, like some stray dog just following you around! Did you know that? I'd rather be a hero for one day than go on being a fly all my life!