Montana, where Norman Maclean grew up, "Dahe Lian" is adapted from his autobiographical novel of the same name. The Big Blackburn River in my hometown is where Norman (played by Craig Sheffer, Craig Sheffer) and his brother Paul (Paul, played by Brad Pitt) played when they were young. It is their father, a strict and strict A loving pastor, teaching them places of faith and fishing. Norman and Paul, who grew up in nature, learned how to get along with nature through fly fishing (a fishing method in which feathers and colored lines are attached to a hook and disguised as flies to lure fish to catch fish).
Norman, who is accustomed to "doing right", has been following his father as an example since he was a child. Under his father's strict guidance, he developed a keen interest in literature and entered Dartmouth College for further studies. His younger brother likes "beautiful" Paul was uninhibited by nature, which was evident when he persuaded Norman to use a wooden boat with him to storm the rapids when he was young. Paul loves his hometown, is deeply in love with the big Blackburn River, and became a journalist in Montana as an adult. When Norman returned home from the East Bank after six years of schooling, the brothers immediately went fishing. Norman discovered that in the years he was away from home, his brother had become a fly fishing artist.
But "life is not a work of art". Paul is an artist in life, but when the drive for self-achievement loses its direction in life, it can easily become a drive for self-destruction. When Norman fell in love with a girl from his hometown, Jisi, he was disturbed to find that his brother was already in the quagmire of alcoholism and gambling. But the whole family was reluctant to mention it because they believed in Paul's character and he ignored their advice and help. In the end, Paul was unable to defeat the demon who deceived himself, but his parents and brothers could only stand aside, watching him step by step towards destruction but could do nothing. They may have chosen to be silent unconsciously, because once the silence is broken, the balance they have been careful to maintain will be destroyed. The love and hope between them, the well-protected relationship between them, also Will be broken. Paul's licentiousness eventually made him and the McLean family to pay a heavy price. What's even more sad is that they have been ignoring that Paul actually needs people to understand and help. "Maybe he will like people who are willing to help him." Paul once said to Norman. This was actually a faint signal for help from him, but unfortunately it was not accepted.
I have always wondered whether love is more important in life or understanding is more important. There is no doubt that the McLean family loves each other, whether it is the meek Norman or the bold Paul. However, they do not understand each other. Norman and his parents both deeply regret not being able to understand Paul well. They only know that he is a very good fishing master, but in fact, how can Paul fully understand them? Since childhood, Paul has acted rashly. Has he considered the mood of his family? Does he understand Norman's helpless eyes in front of the casino?
Pastor McLean may think that love is the most important thing. In his last announcement, he said: "Everyone asks the same sentence once in their life to the one they love: "Lord! We are willing to help." But, what can we do for you? Indeed, we cannot help our loved ones. We don't know which part of ourselves we want to give; however, often the part we give is not what the other party needs. Therefore, among the relatives who live with us, we should know who will escape us; however, we will still love them, love them completely, but do not need to know them completely. "
Complete love does not require complete understanding. In the beautiful scenery of Montana, on the rushing Great Blackburn River, in the fishing line that Paul throws, in the smile he showed after finally completing his most successful fly fishing, everything is Mike Loved by the Lin family. Perhaps love or understanding is the most important emotion in a person's heart. As Pastor Macleans said in the poem read together in the movie Norman:
"Memory is not completely chaotic, nor is it naked;
the clouds and smoke of glory came to the world.
We have left from the home of God, although the flowers and spring grass are not Furthermore, we will no longer be sad;
in the declining flowers and grasses , we will work hard to plant. The
original sympathy must not be lost, the peace of mind during suffering must not be lost, and death can be seen through the faith of love.
Thank you for the heart that we wrote! Thank you for the tenderness in the heart. Happiness and fear!
When I think: the most humble* flower blooms, it can also make those who have been crying for years to reflect." The
Great Blackburn River is a family river that tells the story of the Macleans family. When Norman McLean was old, he looked back on his years of growing up on the riverside and wrote the story of his own family-the story of those who lived with him, loved, and who deserved to know but did not understand. Through all memories, all people, things, things, and scenes fade into the depths of the soul. "In the end, everything will flow into the rushing river and merge into one." "
Love in the River" is an interpretation of this kind of memory, a poetic work that touches the depths of the soul. The film showed the audience the affection and care between family and siblings, as well as the spiritual satisfaction obtained in fishing. Photographer Philip. Philippe Rousselet's shooting method reproduces the scene in the novel: Montana's mountains, rivers, sky and grasslands. The soundtrack in the film complements each other, creating a perfect sensory enjoyment together.
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