Okja (옥자, 2017)

Myrtis 2022-03-20 09:01:55

1. The element of the coherent film in Okja (옥자, 2017) is the "scattering of objects", including the excrement released by Okja, the gravel falling from the cliff, the coins scattered after being smashed, and the banknotes thrown into the air , cherry blossom petals wafting out of the car window, marbles falling to the ground, leaflets falling from the sky to the public eye, these images and their deformations maintain the unity of the film.

2. Fame and fortune are indeed the two major pursuits that are difficult to escape in human society, and they are a guarantee and affirmation for people to survive in society. In the story, it goes without saying that big capitalists and even animal protection groups should reflect on the motives of their actions. Therefore, the most touching scene of the movie is the moment when the mad Yuzi and the owner Meizi, who has been searching for thousands of miles, finally meet.

3. Yuzi does not recognize the owner for a paragraph, and Yuzi even bites the owner's hand. At this time, the film captures the wildness of the animal's survival moment very well. At the same time, people are also animals, and they also have the impulse to defend themselves at the juncture of life and death. Therefore, when the leader of conservationists who love animals sees a girl who is also a human being bitten by Yuzi, his natural instinct is complicated, adrenaline is secreted, and he picks up the iron bar. He smashed the jade he wanted to protect. Zhuangzi's world:

You don't know the husband who keeps tigers? If you dare not deal with living things, it is the anger of killing it; if you dare not deal with all things, it will be the anger of death. When he is hungry and full, he reaches his anger. Tigers who are different from humans and who love and nurture themselves are obedient; therefore, those who kill them are rebellious. A man who loves horses will use a basket to fill his arrows, and a mirage fills his drowning. It is suitable to have a relationship with a cockroach and a horsefly, but if you do it from time to time, you will lose your head and break your chest. Intentions come and love dies, but you are not careful!

In fact, the story finally emphasizes the power of love in the passage where Miko influences Yuzi, but it is separated from the story. In reality, this kind of love has an element of ignorance. Remember in the Analects that Confucius scolded Zeng Zi for taking the battle?

4. The translator of the animal protection person added his ardent thoughts and distorted the girl's wish in the order. This passage is like Zhuangzi's world, Ye Gongzi Gao asked Confucius how to order:

Therefore, the Dharma says: "Without a relocation order, there is no persuasion, and it is excessively beneficial." A relocation order persuades to become a dangerous thing. And the husband rides on things to wander the mind, and takes care of it as a last resort to nurture the middle, that's it. What a reward! If it is fatal, it is difficult.

5. Originally, the father could not buy Yuzi, but after changing the boss, the daughter bought it at the same price. The story arrangement is indeed reasonable. Talking about business is the last solution in the real world, but the director smuggled out the concept of getting rid of the consideration transaction by letting the little girl steal a pig to hide in the world.

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Okja quotes

  • K: You're a fucking psychopath.

    Jay: You should be ashamed of yourself.

    Nancy Mirando: Fuck off! We're extremely proud of our achievements. We're very hardworking business-people. We do deals, and these are the deals we do. This is the tenderloin for the sophisticated restaurants. The Mexicans love the feet. I know. Go figure! We all love the face and the anus, as American as apple pie! Hot dogs. It's all edible. All edible, except the squeal.

  • Jay: Translations are sacred.