The film tells the story of the mass production of counterfeit banknotes by the Germans in order to disrupt the enemy's financial market and provide themselves with a source of funds during World War II. The protagonist of the story, Sally, was requisitioned because of his superb skills in making counterfeit banknotes, and thus saved his life. , and even lived a better life than others in the concentration camps, but those who were requisitioned to print money knew clearly that once the war was over, they would be silenced. However, in such an inhumane place, all people think about is "living one more day and earning one more day", they know that what they do will have a crucial impact on the war situation, but when their lives are at stake, they have no time to spare Be considerate of others. Sally, and everyone else. However, there are always exceptions. Berg believes that he maintains the truth and has made all kinds of damage to the production of counterfeit banknotes. Sally was reluctant to betray his companions, covered Berg everywhere, and acquiesced to his behavior. In fact, Berg is arrogant. In contrast, Sally appears wiser in his disregard for the life and death of his comrades for what he calls justice. He tried his best to protect both sides, delayed the process of the war, and saved the lives of his companions.
Life in a concentration camp is unimaginable for ordinary people. There is no dignity and freedom. Apart from endless panic, there is only lingering despair. Such an environment did not obliterate the humanity of Sally and others. In this horrific place, Sally tried his best to redeem himself and others. Perhaps he was a criminal before the war, someone who used shameful methods for self-interest before the war. However, in the concentration camp He is the redeemer and the hope of all. Without his and Hersuo's mediation, perhaps this group of people could not last until the end of the war. He judged the situation and knew exactly what to do. He didn't lose his life by a blind uprising, nor was he cowardly oppressed by others. He tried his best to preserve his remaining dignity. And dignity is precisely the most extravagant thing during the war.
Sally's compassion is not limited to his comrades. At the end of the war, he instinctively killed He Suo, but finally let him go. The kindness to everyone is the real sympathizer, and the tolerance to the opponent is truly demonstrated. Sally's generosity.
At the end of the film, Sally deliberately loses counterfeit bills at the casino, alone in contemplation facing the endless sea. As a post-war survivor, Sally may have truly experienced life, dignity and faith, but what he experienced in the concentration camp and what he saw had a huge impact on him. Perhaps, facing the sea, all he could do was just Reflect.
The film has no redundant shots and no lengthy foreshadowing. Everything is just right to express the meaning of anti-war and self-reflection of the nation. It is a rare good film.
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