From being forced to participate in the struggle to the end, the hero does not ask where he came from

Bobby 2022-04-20 09:02:31

The promotion of this film is inseparable from the role of Song Kanghao, a secret agent. He was originally a dog eagle under the Japanese ruler and was ordered to spy on the bombing plan of the Boxers. As a result, it developed step by step to the end, but he became the completer of the bombing. This transition is what the film is about and what I want to analyze.

Song Kanghao's role is not so tall, but it is very real. He didn't help his compatriots to fight against Japan because of his patriotism. He was sent to Shanghai as a secret agent to contact the Boxer Regiment. He exposed the den for the first time, but he still informed his accomplices that he had gathered at the dock (he didn't know it was fake), indicating that he was still responsible for the Japanese. Later, when he helped the Boxers on the train, they all belonged to the kind of people who had to quickly make a choice in a dilemma. As a result, he chose to stand on the side of the Boxers. He had a passive sense of mission that gave him an escalating mission. He helped the Boxers, always helping Cheng Cheng first, showing that he didn't care about it later, but the result was another Cheng Cheng, and finally became the completer of the task. If it was because of the analysis of the Boxers that "everyone has the same motherland in their hearts", then Song Kanghao should help resolutely instead of hesitating. His help before getting off the train was more due to his disgusting character. If he didn't help the Boxer, he might be framed by the Boxer (drinking together and calling him brothers), and the number of accomplices on the train was at a disadvantage, and if Yiliet The bombing of the group is dead together (this is what the accomplice said to be fooled, and it is also the truth). Song Kanghao met Gong Yoo in the jungle cabin (although he was used and calculated), but he was willing to go, because of loyalty, because of the sense of mission that I will help you again anyway, and the sympathy is very important, Not for patriotism. At this time, he was no longer forced to make a decision for his own safety. He had his own choice, but he still helped the Boxer. This was a change. Song Kanghao's final transformation was that after he was arrested, he saw that all the members of the Boxer Group who were arrested were swearing to the death, and he was infected. He pleaded not guilty, and after being released, he did not run away, but went to kill the traitor and demolition. He did this not out of his love for the motherland and the nation, but out of admiration for the members of the Boxer Regiment, to fulfill his promises, and to complete the mission assigned by the Boxer Regiment. From being forced to participate in the struggle to the end, it may not have the great aura of the patriots, but it is worth affirming whether you have made the right choice or done the right thing for yourself or your love. Heroes, don't ask where you came from.

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The Age of Shadows quotes

  • Jung Chae-San: The early bird catches the worm.

    Lee Jung-Chool: The early bird gets caught.

  • Lee Jung-Chool: [testifying before the judge] I always adhere to the work of the police.

    [He sighs, and continues hoarsely]

    Lee Jung-Chool: If the mission is successful, I will be promoted to Superintendent. I always give my utmost in police operations. I...

    [He pauses, and sighs again, but this time his sigh trembles slightly]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I have only to fulfil my duty as a Japanese police officer.

    [He finds himself close to tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I'm not a member of the Heroic Corps. I just wanted to manipulate Kim Woo-jin.

    [He heaves more shuddering sighs and starts to sniffle]

    Lee Jung-Chool: We are neither comrades, nor friends.

    [He bursts into tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I am innocent.