I am proud to be able to see films with Chinese elements in American theaters. The film is lovely and the details are very authentic, but I can't see what values are being conveyed?
After the hard-working child has his own life, the old man is unhappy, and he is reluctant to let it go because he is afraid that he will eat it? !
In ancient times, China was in an agricultural society. When people got old, they gradually lost their labor force. Therefore, they needed young laborers to continue to farm and support themselves. Therefore, we say "raising children to prevent old age" and "old people depend on them." This movie seems to want to explain the truth of filial piety, but it gives the audience the impression that the life of the old man is boring, and he has raised a child, hoping that the child will always be by his side. One day the child had his own world and friends, the old man couldn't keep the child tied to his side, so he was angry and regretted and even ate him. When I saw this movie, I saw a problem. The cultivation of children is too purposeful, and it lacks the cultivation of my own interest in life.
We have many reasons to raise a child, some may be to inherit our family business, some may hope that the child can fulfill his unfinished dream, some hope to have companionship when he grows old, some hope to have financial support when he grows old, or I think life is complete with children. No matter what the reason or the way of education, it is better for parents to be selfless and not ask for anything in return. This is just to complete the relay race of mankind. Excessive expectations not only disappoint too much, but also bind another independent individual. When a child becomes an adult, he should respect his own world. It should be acknowledged that the child is not an appendage of the parent. There is nothing wrong with them gradually separating from their parents, as long as they have their hearts in mind. The desire for control is particularly strong, and parents who like to intervene in everything no matter how old the child is is not a good thing for the child. When it was time to learn to walk on his own, there were still people supporting him, and he lost his freedom and independence.
The film also depicts that the life of the old couple is boring. Chinese couples are busy with work and children when they are young, they don't pay attention to the cultivation of hobbies, and they don't know how to enjoy life. After retirement, the leisure time is especially necessary for company. If the child is busy with work and cannot be accompanied, the child is forced to get married and have grandchildren as soon as possible. The days with grandchildren can always make life "lively" again. Therefore, when young people at the age of 23 or 4 should be pursuing beautiful love, many people marry and have children with pressure and purpose. The square dance aunt disturbs other people's homes, but her own parents disturb the progress of her own life.
The elderly should know how to enjoy life by themselves, rather than kidnap the happiness of children.
Therefore, this film can only be divided into three points, one for the production effect, one for the Chinese elements, and one for the cuteness. What is missing is a clear delivery of values.
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