Rules: Ordinary poker game, 3 is the smallest, you can play the card first when you get 3 of hearts, the king is the biggest, the king is second, 3 pipes 2, 2 fry A, A can be A and K, and then descend in order.
Opponent: The male camp in "Return" (Old Ah said some time ago that men and women should be equal, but here women still dominate the world. So, men, who asked you to be the same gender as Almodovar)
father (red heart 2)
husband Parker (5 of Spades),
Restaurateur (10 of Clubs),
Film Team Male (9 of Spades),
Women's Army: Ace vs. Ace
Daughter (3 of Hearts)
Fat Whore (7 of Hearts)
Aunt Poona (Square J)
Soria (Black ) Peach A)
Augustine (Q of Spades)
Raymonda (Little King)
Mom Irene (Big King)
Daughter Paula (3 Hearts)
The daughter's appearance is like Lolita, her immature body, hidden in the Mom's aggressive seductive body behind. But being young is enough for her.
The 3 of hearts is the smallest card, and it seems to have no effect on the overall trend, but whoever gets the 3 of hearts has the right to play the card first. It was this youngest woman who first launched a revolt against male hegemony in the film. She dealt her first card in the face of the sexual intrusion behind the door of the man who coveted her young body she regarded as her father. It is this card that has infinite nuclear reactivity.
Husband Parker (5 of Spades)
This should be the second card of the film. Different from the meaning of the first card, the 3 of hearts is the fuse that triggers a series of reactions, while the lustful Parker represents the meaningless cannon fodder that is always sacrificed. After all, he is not Paula's biological father, which makes the first murder suspect of manslaughter. However, he is indeed so wretched and incompetent that even his wife loses her sexual interest. In the midst of a group of tough women, such a lack of control is bound to be dealt with early. As for the last corpse, who would care about him.
Fat Prostitute (Heart 7)
The lucky attribute of the red 7 is unquestionable, even if it is placed on a prostitute. It was her unquestioning "professionalism" that helped the weak Raymonda. In fact, what a prostitute takes is the least. As long as basic interpersonal goodwill and equality are used, an apology will eliminate all resentment. The friendship between women can be so simple and warm.
The film crew man (9 of spades)
, a character I had high hopes for, was just like his card, degenerate into a nobody, at most a potential flirt object for Raymonda in a very emotional state.
Restaurateur (Plum Blossom 10)
I think this restaurateur can form another clue to the development of the narrative, at least establish a little meaning of male existence in this flamboyant female world. After all, it looks like this is a male enough man. However, in fact, he just provided Raymonda with a condition to hide from the public by chance, and the persistent and tenacious women did not give him any space to display his masculine charm.
Aunt Baona (Fang Pian J)
The identity of an aunt was originally a link between mothers and daughters, neighbors and relatives, and the world and ghosts. And she was the only Noah's Ark when Raymonda escaped from her family. However, the insane setting makes it easier to ignore her life, so in the end it only exists as an opportunity for mother and daughter.
Augustine (Q of Spades)
In the first half of the film, Augustine's image is mysterious. The cemetery, smoking marijuana, the headscarf, people unconsciously associate her with witches. And some androgynous appearance, inexplicable motives make me firmly believe that she is the ghost. Otherwise, why would he take such thoughtful care of an old man who was in his twilight years for no reason, and even arrange a funeral that would cause headaches for the family members. Until the answer was revealed step by step, but it was another woman who longed for the warmth of her mother because of her loss. When she learned that there was not much to come, she naturally thought of the return she needed - asking Raymonda to seek her mother's whereabouts. Although unsuccessful, these women refused to do anything to hurt each other until the end of their lives.
Soria (Ace of Spades)
Soria has an air of pure witchcraft. Often her lies are always so clumsy, but she still exerts the effect of old A and can withstand it for a while. For example, the disguise of his mother as a Russian woman is simply hilarious and convincing. At the same time, A, as one of the trump cards, is also a critical point for playing cards. The difference between Soria and Xiao Wang's sister Raymonda is that she can't even tell whether her mother is a human or a ghost.
Father (Red Heart 2)
According to the popular saying, as the only character who did not come forward, the father is the hidden boss. It was not until the final reveal of Raymonda's mystery that people realized the existence of this man behind the scenes. During this time, although the sins and absence of men have caused great harm to women, they cannot affect women's determination to continue living. Although three tragedies were caused because of him, in the end, the women's mutual understanding made him withdraw from the prestige that he could only put away his ghost.
Raymonda (Little Wang)
Women are at the center of the narrative, and they exist in their own way, independently and tenaciously, in this well-deserved manner, and succeed in convincing people that this is no longer a patriarchal world, and only in Almodóvar. I was lucky enough to see it in the movie. Daughter killed her husband, she must not panic. Because of this reincarnation, she must protect her daughter to maintain her relationship with her while overcoming her own trauma. Although he escaped from his family back then, now he must support his daughter's world. The husband's body was in the freezer, but he took over the big business unaffected and carefully calculated the price with the neighbors. The female microcosm in the film clearly overrides the male world.
Mama Irene (King)
The way of existence of Mama Irene "Ghost" is very in line with the style of "King" who usually can control the overall situation without appearing on the stage. This poker game can only come to an end when the family is awakened. This is like the highest state of martial arts is not relying on moves but focusing on emotions or thoughts. Only when the mother returns home is the true return of the meaning of women.
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