Run, in the name of love

Elza 2022-01-02 08:01:40



The camera suddenly slowed down, and Ali's blue sweatshirt shook and swayed in the wind. His face was deformed due to tension, his head was swaying left and right unconsciously following his footsteps, and his sweat slipped unconsciously along his temples. In the silence, they could only hear the sound of "ta" and "ta" in their footsteps and their heavy and rapid breathing due to lack of oxygen. When he was about to lose his energy, some words began to echo in his mind, "How do I go to school without shoes?" "Hurry up, Sarah, hurry up." "I will win the third place for you, I will definitely." So I watched. He took a very tense step, surpassing the people in front of him step by step. Step by step, it seemed to be desperate, tears falling down.

That was a frustration in Ali's heart. He owed his sister a pair of shoes, which he lost because of him. So he used all his energy to run, just wanting to get the prize of third place, a pair of sneakers. Five kilometers is like a marathon for a 9-year-old kid, who has never received any training and guidance but eventually won the championship. It was the hard and urgent living conditions that made him on weekdays, and it was the belief that deep love and responsibility gave him, which turned into the strength of his persistence in the most difficult times.

Run, in the name of love. Live in the name of love.

9 years old should be a carefree childhood, just like the little child Ali saw in the rich area, holding his teddy bear on a swing on a wicker chair and looking at the blue sky, Ali from a poor family is prematurely Taking on the obligations as a family member, but at the same time he also understands the most precious emotional connotation of a family, that is, love and responsibility. He didn't tell his parents that he lost his sister's shoes, not because he was afraid of being punished, but because he knew that his family was in a bad situation and his mother was seriously ill. This kind of problem made it worse. He loves his parents and just hopes that they will have less trouble and less trouble.

He always felt guilty for his younger sister Sara Ali. He tried his best to compensate her. Ali, who had excellent grades, got a golden mechanical pencil. He should like it very much. He carefully took it out and held it in The gesture in the hand can be seen at a glance. But he gave Sarah the pen and saw his sister smile, and he also smiled happily. He has always been clumsy with words and only smiles stupidly, but his eyes are filled with tenderness and love. This kind of tacit and warm feeling between brothers and sisters is always neglected in ordinary life, but it is so cherished in difficult times. He loves his sister, just hope she can be more happy and more happy.

Because there was only one pair of Ali’s sneakers, the two had to change to go to school. They exchanged in a secret corner. Sarah ran from school, Ali changed shoes and then ran to school. Because of the delays of various things on Sarah's journey, Ali would be late almost every time and was warned by the master. But he has never said Sarah because of this. He cherishes his sister and prefers to bear all the pressure and pain on his own. When the director kicked him out of the school for being too late, he couldn't justify it and just cried in silence. Suddenly he didn't know how to start with the bitterness and twists and turns.

In the whole film, Ali gave me the most touch. His caring and attentive love for his sister, his understanding of his parents, and his responsibilities to the family are feelings that have been missing in ordinary families. We see that the harder life is, the more sincere the feelings of support for each other.

[Small shoes] everywhere conveys simple but touching warmth to us. Love does not have to be gorgeous clothes, countless snacks can be expressed. Love is when Ali finds that Sarah’s pencil is so short that she can hold her little hand. When he didn't stop, he put his pen in front of her silently.

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Children of Heaven quotes

  • Ali: Zahra, I have good news.

    Zahra: What news?

    Ali: I am selected for the race.

    Zahra: What race?

    Ali: Long-Distance Running. The third-best runner gets a pair of new sneakers.

    Zahra: Why the third?

    Ali: The First and Second prizes are something else. If I come in third, I'll give you the sneakers.

    Zahra: But those shoes are for boys.

    Ali: I'll exchange them. I'll get a pair of girl's shoes for you.

    Zahra: What if you don't come in third?

    Ali: I'll be third for sure.