1. As soon as you part, the prosperity has passed, the soul is lingering, and the dreams are remembered
The sunset is like a poem, gradually disappearing into every street of the ancient city of Rome, as if there is an indescribable loneliness and loneliness, like the final chapter of a movie. Please look at the platform of the train station, Anne, played by Audrey Hepburn, with endless nostalgia and reluctance, watching the back of Joe, played by Gregory Peck, drifting away.
This parting seems to indicate that their innocent and romantic love is about to come to an end.
The film ends with such a touching picture, allowing the audience to witness two young people with their own ideals and responsibilities, under the trick of fate, in the romantic city of Rome, meet, know and love each other, but after all, they cannot resist the obstacles of reality and are forced to separate.
This is undoubtedly a tragedy and comedy orchestrated by the hand of fate for them, intertwined with emotion and reason.
Annie, the independent and passionate American female journalist; Joe, on the other hand, was born in a European royal family and has been burdened with the responsibilities and shackles of a prince since the day he was born. Like two meteors that meet by chance during their journey, they briefly ignite a dazzling flame of love in the romantic capital of Rome.
However, after all, they come from two very different worlds, and the road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges.
2. Originated in Rome and met with adventures
The origin of this romantic story begins when Anne quietly leaves the embassy on that sunny day. As a professional journalist from the United States, Anne's daily life is hectic and orderly, and she rarely has the opportunity to enjoy her own free time.
On that particular day, she fled the embassy in a desperate way, eager to spend some carefree time in the streets of Rome. With the sun shining on the land and the breeze on her face, she walked the streets in a cheerful mood, admiring the unique customs of this historic city.
Little did she know, however, that she would quickly fall into a sudden adventure.
The prelude to this adventure stems from her encounter with the "uninvited guest" - Joe. Joeburn was a member of the European royal family, and since the day he was born, he has been bound by the honor and responsibility of the family.
This time, he passed through Rome and was tired of being trapped in the palace, so he quietly left the embassy, eager to experience the free life of ordinary people.
Their encounter was not planned, but came unexpectedly on the stage of life, and they met for the first time on the bustling streets of Rome. During this time, Joe remained mysterious, while Anne spent the moment with her truest self.
At the moment when they look at each other, they smile like two carefree youths, embarking on a Romanesque adventure full of surprises.
They drive their mopeds through the streets, take part in the lively outdoor gatherings, climb the city's iconic observation decks, and enjoy the city's charms.
In the process, Anne and Joe sometimes laughed and sometimes looked at each other affectionately, and their hearts unconsciously gradually approached who had expected that this encounter, which was originally regarded as a fateful arrangement, would make two seemingly unrelated strangers, from acquaintance to acquaintance, and finally sprout incomparably precious emotions.
Third, before the flower, the love is gradually rising
In this ancient city full of romance, Anne and Jo explore together, admiring the city's various forms, and at the same time feeling the increasingly fiery feelings between each other.
When the sun is shining, they stroll hand in hand through the streets or share food in the wide square. When night falls, the city is lit up with dazzling lights.
It is in this leisurely, romantic and warm atmosphere that the flower of love quietly blooms in their hearts. In a picturesque Roman Forum, Anne was fascinated by the stunning views of the pavilions.
Seeing this, Joe gently took her arm and brushed the residual snow from her hair, his movements were so gentle that he seemed to be caring for a rare treasure.
At this moment, it was as if the whole world had fallen silent, leaving only the most sincere intimacy between them. In the afternoon, they took a cruise around the riverside area, and the atmosphere was even more lingering.
Sunlight pours through the parasols on the roof of the boat, and the buildings on the shore loom in the rippling blue waters.
Anne reclined on the edge of the boat, staring at Joe in front of her with a blurred gaze, her eyes full of deep fascination and yearning. Joe, on the other hand, seemed to sense something, and occasionally turned back to her with a doting smile.
As night fell, the lights came on, and the two of them slowly paced side by side in the light and shadow of the bright street lamp. Jo carefully arranged a heavy coat for Anne and took good care of her, making sure she was not attacked by the cold in the bitter night wind.
In the dim and dim light, we catch a glimpse of their faces filled with happiness, and their steps are slow and solemn, as if the whole world is only the silhouette of their affectionate embrace.
Who would have thought that this otherwise uneventful trip to Rome would lead to such a deep emotional bond in the hearts of a strange man and woman from different regions?
In this hazy and warm river of love, their relationship reached its peak unconsciously. However, just as the audience revels in it, indulging in their innocent and romantic love story, the harsh reality of life once again hammers on them mercilessly.
Chapter 4: The life story is revealed, and the love is deeply rooted
At an unprecedented banquet, Joe's true identity finally emerges. It turned out that he was not a young man, but a noble prince from a European country.
When Joe was forced to walk onto the stage and surrounded by everyone, Anne suddenly realized that the "common man" who had once made her fall in love with her was so far away that there was an insurmountable gap between her and her.
In an instant, Anne felt helpless and frustrated like never before. Blinded by the truth, she falls in love with a prince who is like a dream.
The cruel truth is that she understands that Joe, as a member of the royal family, is destined to devote a lifetime of effort to his family and country, and she is just an ordinary journalist who cannot fit into his world at all.
The inner struggles and contradictions plunged Anne into endless pain. She loved Joe so much, admired his elegant and decent gentlemanly demeanor, loved his energetic heroic gesture, and cherished the delicacy and wisdom he showed in the process of getting along.
However, just as she tasted the sweetness of this relationship, fate played a huge joke and completely changed the future trajectory of the two of them.
Joe did not directly express his inner feelings to Anne, but from his behavior of concealing his identity layer by layer, we can still feel the contradiction and pain from the depths of his heart.
As a noble prince, he has been burdened with a high status and a sacred mission since birth, but this also means that his life path cannot be controlled by himself.
However, if he hadn't met Anne, how could he have experienced such a free way of life? Love is like a trapped beast struggling desperately under the layers of reality.
What is even more regrettable is that although Anne and Jo have imprinted each other deeply in their hearts during that brief encounter and intersection, the huge class gap and the obstacles of reality are still like a strong barrier, ruthlessly cutting them off.
This strong feeling sprouted in my heart, but finally withered in the face of the cruel reality.