The author of this article is @Ghost Foot Seven of the Xiaowan family
The only purpose of movies is to make life more interesting than movies
If there is a movie story that can poke the most into people's hearts, animal-related films will definitely be among them
Whether it is the pets that accompany us, or the thousands of more creatures who live with us in this world, it can always bring us warmth and touch.
What Xiaowan wants to amway today is a masterpiece that tells the touching relationship between humans and animals, and it is "Loyal Dog Hachiko", which was officially released today.
This film is adapted from the well-known Japanese director Shinto Kanto co-wrote the famous work "Tadamu Hachiko Monogatari".
The original work not only has the Japanese version, but also the American remake of "The Story of the Loyal Dog Hachiko", both the American and Japanese versions have excellent reputation (Douban 9 points +), is a rare adaptation not only did not overturn but also has its own merits, and this time, we finally ushered in the adaptation of the Chinese version.
The protagonist of the story is Professor Chen Jingxiu, played by Feng Xiaogang, who accidentally found the puppy "Eight Tubes" hidden under the car during an investigation.
So Lao Chen ignored the family's rule that dogs were not allowed and decided to take it home for adoption, which began a touching story of mutual companionship and protection between people and dogs.
From the beginning when his wife was unwilling to accept Hachi, to the cute and sensible Hachitsu gradually becoming a member of the family, to the fact that after the death of the owner, he still waited at the station every day, waiting for the return of the owner rain or shine until the last moment of his life.
The story of "Hachiko the Loyal Dog" is actually not complicated, but it is in such a simple white story that we are shown the inseparable emotional bond between humans and animals.
This domestic version, in fact, the most noteworthy point is how to make localized adjustments to the original work.
The 1987 Japanese version of "The Tale of Hachiko" is based on real people and true events, and the real Hachiko in history is a well-known dog breed in Japan, the Akita Inu. The Akita Inu, which is extremely popular in its own right, has become a cultural symbol of the nation after the story of Hachiko spreads.
Statue of Hachiko the loyal dog in front of Shibuya Station
In the square in front of Shibuya Station in Tokyo today, there is a statue commemorating Hachiko, which has become a famous landscape and cultural landmark in Tokyo.
In the Chinese version, the "actor" of the eight tubes is a Chinese pastoral dog named Big Yellow, which is different from the Akita dog in the original work, and the ignorant cute attitude of the eight tubes when he was a child and the orthopedic posture after growing up are more intimate for many domestic audiences.
At the same time, "Loyal Dog Hachiko" has made corresponding adjustments in the background of the story.
The new version of the story takes place in the mountain city of Chongqing, without the classic snow scene in the original version, but the appearance of the eight tubes running back and forth on the characteristic stone stairs of Chongqing has another cuteness.
At the same time, the use of distinct regional colors and dialects also provides space for creating more down-to-earth characters.
When Lao Chen adopted Bazhuan, he was afraid of the "rake ears" temperament discovered by his wife Li Jiazhen, Li Jiazhen's fiery temper but kind-hearted character, the rhythm of life and unique pyrotechnics of people in the Bashu area, all constitute the real "Chinese taste" in the film, even the origin of the name of Bazhu is also taken from the "national essence" mahjong, and many details are enough to make people smile.
Adapting classic works in different cultural contexts has always been a huge challenge, too much according to the original work, may cause a strange feeling of unsatisfactory, and a large number of "magic changes" may lose the essence of the story.
How to find a balance between the original story and the local adaptation requires not only the ability of the creator, but also the rich experience.
This time's "Loyal Dog Hachigong" is directed by Xu Ang, whose most well-known work before was "Twelve Citizens" in 2014, which was also adapted from the film history masterpiece "Twelve Angry Men", and the successful localization was recognized by the audience and the market.
This time, Xu Ang's attempt to make the story of the loyal dog Hachiko, more well-known to the public, can he become a high-reputation dark horse like "Twelve Citizens"? Xu Ang's ability to adapt classic themes will bring what kind of surprise this time is worth looking forward to.
In addition to the adaptation, it is also worth mentioning the leading actors.
The 65-year-old famous director Feng Xiaogang played the owner of the eight cylinders in the film, in fact, as a representative of the fifth generation of directors, Feng Xiaogang's performance on the screen is not inferior to his directorial resume.
From the cameo "Sunny Day" to "Party A and Party B", to "Old Cannon", which won the Golden Horse actor, Feng Xiaogang can often impress people even if he does not have many scenes, proving that he has considerable performance strength outside of the director.
This time starred in "Loyal Dog Hachiko", there are also a lot of comedy behind the touching story, and the performance of actor Feng Xiaogang, who starred again, can still hold up the scene.
Another powerful actor is Chen Chong, who plays Chen Jingxiu's wife.
Also after the Golden Horse Movie, Chen Chong as an absolute acting school, the super performance of the aura in the last theatrical work "Manslaughter" I believe that many fans are still fresh in their memories, and her changeable screen image and solid acting skills have always been the guarantee of the quality of the film.
The old Chen wife created by Chen Chong this time is also very interesting.
She has the hot and brutal "Hedong Lion" side, but behind this character is her care and love for her husband and family, and after her husband's death, the mutual understanding and companionship between her and Hachitsu constitute another supplement to the relationship between humans and animals in the film.
"Loyal Dog Bagong" is the first cooperation between Feng Xiaogang and Chen Chong, playing an ordinary and kind couple, and the arc and temperature on the little people will be delicately interpreted by these two movie queens.
In addition, the film also has young new-generation actors such as Bai Jugang and Huang Chutong.
The younger generation in the story inherits the feelings and protection of their parents for each other, and also takes on the responsibility of taking care of Hachi, and in this plot arrangement, we can also see the compassion shown by more people around them in addition to Hachi's feelings with the owner.
Since it was put on the screen in 1987, the reason why the story of "Loyal Dog Hachiko" has touched countless audiences around the world for more than 30 years is not only because of Hachiko's deep affection and infatuation for the owner, but also because we believe and move those who are not afraid of consequences and do not ask for rewards.
It is the infinite comfort that "loyal" little animals bring to people's spirits, and it is also the purest and most simple love that we long for but are difficult to meet
This weekend, get ready to go online with laughter and tears, and come to the theater to experience the touching story of the Chinese version of Hachigong.