The deaths of three young people in the film are unforgettable.
In the beginning, the 17-year-old young and vigorous Michal refused to speak his name in English, dissatisfied with the arrogance of the British. In a flash, he was beaten to death by the brutal British. Through the lens at this time, and borrowing Damien's body language, we can see that he has been urging Michal not to be too stubborn and make unnecessary sacrifices.
The second to die was the young traitor. Frightened, he revealed where the guerrillas were hiding. After the incident came to light, the guerrillas took him to a meadow, ready to shoot him. The young man's face was covered with freckles, and he stood there without any modification or excuse. He said that he was sorry to everyone, and that there was no letter left for his mother, because she didn't know how to read, just tell her that he loved her very much; finally he begged not to be buried with another traitor. Damien shoots with a gun, and his big buddy falls to the ground and dies.
Finally, there is Damien. In fact, Damien's choice is more difficult to understand. At first, he was unwilling to be involved in the war, and was more willing to pursue his own life in London. In the end, he went to the other extreme, pursued armed struggle to the end, and advocated the suspension of violence, through other The way to achieve complete independence of the elder brother forms a confrontation. At the end of the play, at the order of his brother Teddy, Damien was swept away by his own countryman. Teddy burst into tears when Damien fell to the ground. And all our persistence and belief collapsed at this moment.
Going back to the beginning of the movie, there is only a breeze from Ireland, blowing the wheat waves.
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