Jinshan: The legendary life of the godfather of Chinese drama
In 1951, the news that a famous Chinese drama actor had cheated on the secretary of the North Korean leader spread quickly throughout the country in the then underdeveloped communication era. The actor, who visited North Korea on behalf of the Chinese Repertory Theatre, not only had a male-female relationship with Kim Il Sung's secretary, but was even willing to stay in North Korea for her. This incident not only became the first diplomatic scandal since the founding of New China, but also because the male protagonist was the famous national actor Jin Shan, which shocked public opinion and political circles at that time.
However, many contemporary people may not be familiar with the name Kanayama. However, in the two or three decades before and after the founding of New China, Jinshan, as a popular actor, not only starred in many well-known movies, but also was a leader in the drama industry at that time. On the screen and stage, Jin Shan not only has a handsome appearance and vivid performance, but also impresses people with the image of a revolutionary depicted. In addition to his role as an actor, Jin Shan was an underground worker of the Chinese Communist Party and had long collected intelligence for the revolutionary cause.
Kanayama is a non-professional actor. His artistic talent and diligence have enabled him to become a popular figure in the domestic entertainment industry in a short period of time. In his early years, he spent more than a year in the Qing Gang and formed a deep friendship with Du Yuesheng, the leader of the Qing Gang. However, Jinshan's original heart is to pursue himself in his acting career, not the black and white of the Qing Gang. His struggle and persistence made him a leader in the drama industry at that time.
Jinshan's love life has always attracted much attention. He once had a revolutionary love affair with the famous actress Wang Ying, and the two cooperated many times and jointly organized the China Salvation Troupe. However, Wang Ying does not seem to be the only true love for Jinshan, and eventually they break up. Jin Shan and Zhang Ruifang had a brief marriage, but they also quickly came to the brink of breaking up. In the end, Jinshan met his real wife Sun Weishi, and his relationship experience with her was known to the outside world.
Sun Weishi was the goddaughter of Premier Zhou Enlai, who was known as the "Red Princess" during the revolutionary years. After she married Jinshan, although she faced various external pressures and accusations, she was always full of trust and tolerance for Jinshan. Jin Shan and Sun Weishi jointly experienced the revolutionary years of more than 20 years after the founding of New China. However, they were never able to see each other for the last time together because Sun Weishi died in 1968. In his later years, Jin Shan was accompanied by Sun Weishi's sister Sun Xinshi, for which he chose to ignore the doubts and public opinion of the outside world and stick to his choice.
Looking back on Jinshan's life, he not only made achievements in his acting career, but also fully demonstrated his persistent pursuit of art and true love with revolutionary spirit and courage. Although he has had many twists and turns in his love life, he always bravely follows his heart and pursues self and happiness. His story is a legend in the Chinese drama industry, and his life is a tribute to the cause of art and revolution.
