When I grew up, I once hated simplicity. I saw that simple people made a lot of ugly people who didn’t understand the world, and did a lot of simple things and had to bear the corresponding consequences. I slowly tasted the bitterness of being matured and laughed at again and again At one point I thought it was a derogatory term.
While some people reminisce about their innocence and lament that "we are shamefully mature", some people sternly say "more shameful than shameful, it is time to be mature and simple". Mature people always hurt simple people so skillfully and powerfully. Simple people, whose psychological height is like a "little boy" who can't grow physically tall, are always foolishly humiliated. This is almost an iron law.
The "little boy" in the film is such a small man who is "so simple that he will believe anything". He has been bullied by his peers. His father is his warmest and most powerful support. In the story of Ben Iger told by his father, the little boy had a cult of superpowers. In his young, lonely and insecure heart, his father was his backer, and Ben Iger was the source of his belief. After his father left home due to the war with Japan, out of deep attachment and love for his father, the little boy suddenly had a request for faith during worship. Ben Iger's superpower is more like magic, and the priest taught him faith. "With the belief as small as a mustard seed, the mountain of Sumeru can be moved" seems more reliable. The simple child began to complete seemingly unrelated good deeds according to the list provided by the pastor, and during the period, he and the Japanese Mr. Hashimoto turned enemies into friends. When outsiders laughed and relatives and friends stopped them, it was the "enemy" who led the children. The weak and simple mind grows step by step. It seems that God really heard the call of piety. First, Mr. Hashimoto's story made the little boy unexpectedly discover that there is another way to measure his height: "Measure from the top of your head to the sky, then you are the tallest boy in the town. "It's just the courage brought by measuring in a different direction, and the little boy defeated the strong "enemy" in one fell swoop. Then, in order to rescue Mr. Hashimoto, who was also ostracized by the local residents in the name of war, it coincided with the local earthquake. The hill in the town really moved when the little boy "made his work", which is almost a miracle! All these made the little boy more firm in his beliefs. He insisted on making contributions to Japan across the sea every day, hoping that the war would stop and peace would bring him back to his father. The priest insisted, but Mr. Hashimoto did not believe it, and was worried that the little boy believed that The power of God or superhuman, giving up belief in oneself, as everyone knows, the initial guidance of the pastor on faith is to tell the boy that he should do his best, whether it is superpower or ordinary people, it is human to do things, and things to happen in heaven.
At the seaside, the boy insisted on "developing power" at the same time every day, cursing Japan, and praying for the war to stop. The onlookers went from puzzled to ridicule and sympathy, to confusion, to questioning their hearts, and to the innocence and firmness of the little boy. Moved and conquered by the little boy's pure heart of faith. The crowd gathered more and more at the seaside, the story of the little boy spread more and more widely, the war continued, and the common expectations of people were all ignited by the innocent and persevering actions of a simple child. The most touching part of the movie is here, and I believe many people will cry here. Could it be that the onlookers have forgotten the simplicity and even stupidity of childish behavior? Could it be that moviegoers forgot that this was a deliberate sensationalism by the screenwriter and director? Could it be that mature people suddenly forgot to be just plain funny? The sunset covers the sea, and in the embrace of the sea and the sunset, a child is weak and lonely, but the figure of perseverance makes simple people feel the same, and also makes mature people speechless. A pure heart, pure and transparent, makes people unbearable to break it, and makes people want to protect it with life. Simple faith and kindness may hide all the hope of mankind. Not long after, an atomic bomb with the same name as "Little Boy" landed on Japan at the same time. The war was over. The little boy relied on his simple wishes and unremitting efforts, and all he wanted was the return of his father, but he accidentally became an example of faith. Of course those who don't believe still don't believe: it's possible to disbelieve, but it's impossible not to be touched.
It takes courage to have faith. Simple people, simple hearts, no complicated worldly sophistication spread like rotten grass, perhaps more determined, more pure in belief, more tireless in pursuit, and always believe in dreams. The Creator, who brought people to this world, may not have the intention of making people mature enough to believe, not to believe in the Creator, not to believe in the power of nature, not to believe in other people, or even in themselves. I don't believe it, the war that fills this world with darkness, deceit, and evil makes this world pay an uncountable and painful price for every step forward. So much so that mature people, in order to adapt to the cruel laws of the jungle, have forgotten their whole life. They originally came to marvel at all the bizarre wonders and illusions in the world, and originally came to believe that everything has a reason. People who forget everything, but laugh at people who do not lose their authenticity, it is the world's upside down, but it is not the fault of the simple. Simply believe, simply work hard, simply work hard, simply persist, complete the list of good deeds on the life list one by one, until you can "bury the dead" with peace of mind, if it is not a movie, even if there is no God and creation, simple You will eventually gain recognition and peace of mind for yourself. Relatively speaking, those mature people who are willing to join forces with each other, have to feel that it is indeed "shameful".
The film is profound in conception, the plot is full and touching, the tone is mellow, full of memories, the scene is meticulous, the style is elegant, and the picture composition is exquisite. excellent work. In addition to beliefs and beliefs, the trust and mutual support between the parents and children of the Busbys in the film is also touching. The little boy's performance was very exciting, and several supporting roles were also full of drama.
The only puzzling part is the hint of Mr. Hashimoto in the film. Compared with the Americans, the Japanese are also regarded as "little boys". Although Mr. Hashimoto is a peaceful Japanese, the stories he tells, It still seems to be an affirmation of the power of belief, a supplement to the preaching of the priest, but it also clearly points out the spirit of "Bushido". Not to mention the more macro militarism and the subtext of flopping the cards for Japan's historical atrocities, it is just the blind persistence and blind loyalty in the spirit of Bushido, and the ignorance of being self-righteous in the face of a powerful enemy, and the ignorance of giving up one's life when he cannot win. Brings questioning and unjustifiable conflict to the film's themes. I don't know what the purpose of this character's setting is.
Simplicity is not ignorance, but great wisdom; not ignorance of the world, but goodwill, not stubbornness, but a lonely insistence on the right thing; not ridiculous, but admirable. To possess simplicity is to possess simplicity, the avenue of heaven and earth, and to possess purity, the perseverance of heaven and earth.
This movie made me believe again that simplicity is an unquestionable compliment.
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