On a sunny afternoon, a conversation about taste and values quietly unfolded between Bao Guowei and Guo Chun. "What brand of hair oil is yours, Guo Chun?" Guo Chun replied confidently: "Si Dangkang! Bao Guowei said excitedly: "Me too!" "It's not just a simple conversation, it's a collision of social attitudes and outlook on life that are hidden deep in each character's heart. It all started with the thought-provoking 1983 film "Bao Father and Son". Today, let's unpack this work and explore its hidden details and deeper meanings.
The first thing we see is a world driven by material things and vanity, a world in which the young Bao Guowei is lost. He tries to fit into that gorgeous world that doesn't belong to him, but unknowingly goes astray. Originally, his father, Lao Bao, used his life savings and sweat to pay high tuition fees for him, and only hoped that his son could have a bright future. But this excessive doting has become a leader in guiding Bao Guowei to vanity.
Looking back on Bao Guowei's school life, he was not only obsessed with meaningless comparisons with rich children, but even stole Guo Chun's Stamkang head oil by chance. He tries to prove his worth with this, but he doesn't know that the real value is not in what you have, but in what you pursue. While Guo Chun talks about his future plans and university dreams, Bao Guowei is still immersed in the material world, talking about meaningless things, such as the head oil brand. This stark contrast reveals the difference between two worlds: one that is genuinely goal-seeking, and the other that is empty and hypocritical.
In fact, Bao Guowei's inner barrenness cannot be filled by even the most expensive items. His vanity led him to not only refuse to acknowledge his father when he met him on the road with ordinary hair oil, but also shouted "Scankang, Scankang!" Such a son makes people wonder, where are his values? Where is his humanity?
On the other hand, Bao Guowei's lack of cherishing of his life is also shocking. His academic performance is poor, and almost all subjects are the lowest grade, but he is still immersed in his fictional world, and even compares the number of times he repeats grades with Guo Chun. His attitude towards his studies makes people see the image of a young man with no sense of responsibility and no goals. In this way, he does not know how to cherish the hard work of his parents, and he does not understand the importance of self-struggle.
On another level of the film, we see Bao Guowei's desire for love. He has a crush on school girl An Shuzhen, but he is hit hard by his limited conditions. He even fantasized that he was a rich son and let An Shuzhen fall for him. This disparate reality and fantasy reflects the emptiness of his heart and his dissatisfaction with his true self.
The film also cleverly inserts a reflection of the popular culture of the time. The concept of Stankang head oil, as well as the history of brands such as Converse, provide the audience with a window through which we can see the consumption concept of the society and the life attitude of young people at that time.
What's even more thought-provoking is that the role of Bao Guowei in the film is brilliantly portrayed by the powerful actor Liu Changwei. Although he later retired from the entertainment industry, the life he injected into the role made Bao Guowei an unforgettable image. Through him, we see the young people in society who have lost their way.
Ultimately, the film points to a central issue: education. The tragedy of Bao Guowei is actually a failure of education. His father, because of his doting and wrong values, failed to give him the right guidance. The ancients said: "Sticks produce filial sons, and pampered unrighteous children." This is not only a revelation to parents, but also a wake-up call to society as a whole. How we should educate the next generation is a question that everyone needs to ponder.
"Bao Father and Son" is not just a movie, it is a mirror that allows us to see all sides of society. It teaches us that true value lies not in outward wealth, but in inner richness and personal effort. In this meaning
On a gray morning, a brief conversation between Guo Chun and Bao Guowei quietly unfolds a profound social allegory. Their dialogue may seem prosaic, but in fact it is a microcosm of an era, reflecting the tearing of social classes and the loss of values. In that era of material poverty but spiritual abundance, people's pursuit of a simple bottle of "Stankang" hair oil revealed the most fragile and true side of human nature.
Guo Chun, a young man born in a wealthy family, seems to live in isolation, but by chance, he intersects with Bao Guowei from another world. And it all started with a conversation about the head oil brand.
Bao grew up in a very different environment. Ever since his mother died when he was young, he has lived with his father. In those days, Bao Guowei's father, Lao Bao, was doing long-term work, day after day, year after year, just to give his son a better future. There is no Stankang in Lao Bao's world, only sweat, hope and deep love for his son in his world.
However, when Bao Guowei stepped into the door of the aristocratic school, he was attracted by the gorgeous life there and gradually lost himself. He began to imitate the speech and behavior of the rich kids, and even a brand of hair oil became a tool he used to flaunt himself. These details are like a mirror, reflecting the class differences in society and the helplessness and hesitation of young people in the face of material temptations.
And Guo Chun, a rich kid who seems to have everything, is full of confusion about the future in his heart. His life was full of brands and luxuries, but these material things did not bring him real satisfaction. In the dialogue with Bao Guowei, we see a young man's exploration of the future and the pursuit of his true self.
Through these vivid details, the film "Bao Father and Son" presents a story of love, disappointment, and growth. It makes us think, what shapes a person's values? Is it social injustice, or is it an individual's choice? Under the pressure of life, how do we maintain ourselves, and how do we face temptations and pressures from all sides?
As shown in the movie, whether it is Guo Chun at the top or Bao Guowei from the bottom, they are all struggling to find their own position. Their stories are not only personal joys and sorrows, but also the mental journey that everyone may experience in the entire social environment.
In the end, whether it is Guo Chun or Bao Guowei, they must face their inner voices and explore the most authentic self. This process is full of challenges and hopes. Because in this complex society, every choice marks a new beginning.
"Bao Father and Son" is not just a movie, it is a memory of that era, a true portrayal of the youth of an era. It reminds us that in the face of temptation, we need to hold on to our inner voice; In the face of challenges, we need to be brave enough to pursue our dreams. Only in this way can we find the truest and purest self in this complex world.