In the last century, there was a Japanese series comedy "The Story of Torajiro" that was not only well-known in Japan but also popular in China. The golden signboard of this Shochiku movie was filmed from 1969 to 1996, and it was not announced until the death of the starring Atsumi Kiyoshi. In fact, "The Story of Tora Jiro" is a translation given by the Chinese. Its original Japanese name is "male はつらいよ", and the literal translation is "men are really hard working". However, "The Story of Yin Jiro" is a comedy, which is relaxed and funny under the direction of director Yamada Yoji. If compared with the protagonist Yin Deoksu in the Korean film "International Market", Yin Jiro's life is really much more comfortable.
"International Market" was released in 2014 and directed by Yoon Ji-kyun. Before that, his two most famous films were "Color is Empty" and "Haeundae". The former opened a precedent for South Korea's youth comedy, and the latter was South Korea's first disaster film, which has caused huge repercussions. The type of "International Market" is different from these two films. It is a film that reflects the changes of the times by the fate of the little people. In addition, the title opens with a flying butterfly, which is very similar to the previous "Forrest Gump". ". The good news is that "International Market" is very popular in South Korea, and the number of viewers has exceeded 10 million. Yin Jijun's directing level has been affirmed again.
Such a "little person + history" type of film is not easy to make. The key is to take into account the proportion of the two and the integration of characters and history. It can neither make the history appear bloated and boring, nor make the characters appear deliberately artificial. The reason why "Forrest Gump" ranks as a classic is because Robert Zemeckis grasped it properly, turning Forrest Gump from a historical projection into a real, flesh-and-blood person, and at the same time highly representative. At least on this point, Yin Jijun did a good job, he even gave his father's name to the protagonist in the film, intending to express his gratitude to his parents. With such a belief, it is bound to be filled with affection and kindness, and the characters are quite authentic and believable.
Yoon Deok-soo, a hard-working man, a man who never lived for himself. Ever since I was a child, I accidentally slid my younger sister off my shoulders during the war, and my father left to look for it, carrying the guilt of losing my younger sister, and remembering my father's entrustment, "You are the parent without your father, and you must protect your family." Dezhu not only took over his father's cotton-padded coat, but also inherited the scepter of the head of the family. He stepped into the adult world ahead of schedule and took on the burden of supporting and protecting his family.
In the eastern farming civilization, patriarchal power has always been paramount, and "the eldest son is like a father" is also justified. As a result, Deok-soo almost became the incarnation of his father, enduring humiliation and suffering for his family. In order to support his family, he first worked as a porter for more than ten years, and then went to Germany to work as a coal miner. He was almost killed in a gas explosion. After returning to China, he was admitted to Ocean University with great difficulty, but for the dowry money of his little sister The shop that the whole family depended on for a living had to choose to leave his wife and children to work as a skilled worker in the Vietnam battlefield, which was naturally a narrow escape.
The fundamental reason why this film has aroused strong repercussions in South Korea is that Yoon Deok-soo's life is not only a portrayal of the life of a whole generation of Koreans, but also a historical portrayal of South Korea's journey from war wounds to a prosperous country. For the generation who experienced the "Korean War", maintaining the peace of the family is the most simple and urgent desire, and at the same time, by extension, it is the source of strength for the entire nation to yearn for reunion and rejuvenation. The "Hungnam Retreat" in 1950, the "Miners and Nurses Going to Germany" in the 1960s and 1970s, and the participation of the South Korean army during the Vietnam War are enough to evoke the collective memory of South Koreans. The latter two were in the process of South Korea's economic rise. Especially important. Of course, the most moving thing is the 1983 North and South Korean kinship activities reflected in the film. Deok-soo finally meets Mo-soon, his long-lost younger sister. It turns out that her younger sister was adopted by the Americans after being separated. She has settled in Los Angeles and got married and had children. People share the same heart, and the joys and sorrows of recognizing their relatives brought tears to the eyes of the audience even if they were not from the same country.
Fortunately, Dezhu, who is bitter and hated, is not fighting alone. The best friend, Dakugou and his wife, Yingzi, are not only adjustments in Dezhu's life, but also add a lot of comedy to the whole film. For Deok-soo, who is simple, passive, and lacking in charm, if there is no Dal-joo, who seems to be slick and cunning, but in reality is affectionate and righteous, and if there is no gentle, considerate and devoted Yingzi, it must be difficult for him to bear too many responsibilities. A tired life all the way down. In repeated despair, what really saved him was not his promise to his father, but his constant friend and lover.
If Choi Min-sik, Song Kang-ho, and Xue Jing-gu are the representatives of post-60s Korean actors, then Huang Jung-min, Ha Jung-woo, Gong Yoo and others show the powerful acting skills of post-70s Korean actors. "International Market" won ten awards at the 52nd Korean Film Awards, including Huang Zhengmin's Best Actor Award. He spanned from youth to old age, and vividly showed the silly, tenacious and tenacious charm of "Yin Dezhu". Although the old age makeup in the film is a bit unnatural, it does not hinder the appreciation of his outstanding performance. In addition, in terms of flaws, except for the aged makeup, the emotions in some parts of the film are a little full, and I am afraid that a slight subtraction of one or two points will be better.
At the end of the film, Deok-soo, who entered the evening scene, walked to his room alone amid the laughter and laughter of the family reunion. This man who had been strong all his life finally collapsed, and he said "I'm really tired" in tears. In a trance, he returned to his childhood, saw his father who had been thinking about it, and heard his affirmation of him: "I know what you have suffered, and I am very grateful to you, you have done what I couldn't do. "However, the most comforting thing for him should be the words of his wife, when Deok-soo asks Young-ja why he married him, the latter replies, "Because of loving you." The simple words made the old man tremble, perhaps this is the best reward for his hard work.
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