"Iron Walnut: The Infernal Storm" is a film set in the battlefield of southern Henan at the end of 1946, telling the story of our army's intelligence workers Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting fighting within the enemy. The play is directed by Huang Wenli and co-starred Fu Chengpeng, Hou Mengsha, Ren Kenuo, Zhang Hui, Ji Bo and others.
The play shows the wisdom, courage and sacrifice of our army's intelligence officers, and also depicts the emotional entanglement between Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting, as well as their battle of wits and courage with the enemy spy Fei Siqing. The play is symbolized by iron walnuts, which implies the strength and loyalty of our army's intelligence officers, as well as their spirit of giving everything for the revolutionary ideals.
The climax of the plot of the play can be divided into two parts, namely Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting's first meeting, and their last meeting.
First meeting
Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting's first meeting takes place in the first episode, when Deng Yuanda is sent to Zhengzhou on a special mission, his identity is a Kuomintang officer named Wang Dahai, and his mission is to penetrate the enemy's interior and obtain the enemy's military intelligence. Ye Shuting is an underground party member named Li Xiaohua, and her mission is to assist Deng Yuanda, providing him with information and assistance. Their first meeting was at a bar, where Deng Yuanda pretended to be a drunk and deliberately accosted Ye Shuting in an attempt to get her attention. Ye Shuting was very disgusted with Deng Yuanda at first, thinking that he was a scoundrel, but later found out that he was her comrade, so she changed her attitude. They communicated in the bar with a code, identified each other, and then left together to begin their collaboration.
This scene is a turning point in the plot, because it marks the acquaintance of Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting, and it is also the beginning of their relationship. This scene also shows Deng Yuanda's wit and Ye Shuting's vigilance, as well as their trust and tacit understanding. This scene also laid the groundwork for the later plots, because their identities and missions are very dangerous, and they not only have to face the pursuit and interrogation of the enemy, but also their feelings and conscience.
Last time we met
The last time Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting met happened in episode 42, which is the finale of the show. At that time, Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting had already completed their mission, successfully sent false information to the enemy, confused the enemy, and created favorable conditions for the victory of our army. They prepared to evacuate Zhengzhou and return to their camp, but they were ambushed by the enemy. In a fierce shootout, Ye Shuting did not hesitate to use her body to block a bullet in order to cover Deng Yuanda, and she was seriously injured and dying.
Seeing this, Deng Yuanda's heart was like a knife, he hugged Ye Shuting, crying and said: "You can't die, you can't die, you are the person I love the most, you are the person I love the most." Ye Shuting smiled and said: "I love you too, I love you too, you have to live, you have to fight for our ideals, you have to remember, we are iron walnuts, we are iron walnuts." After saying that, she closed her eyes forever and died in Deng Yuanda's arms. Deng Yuanda was grief-stricken, he kissed Ye Shuting's forehead, then picked up her pistol and rushed towards the enemy, in order to avenge her and bury her.
This scene is a climax of the plot and a tragedy of the play. This scene shows the love between Deng Yuanda and Ye Shuting, and also shows their sacrifice. This scene also embodies the theme of the play, that is, the strength and loyalty of our army's intelligence officers, and their spirit of giving everything for the revolutionary ideals. This scene also left a deep impression on the audience, touching and admiring.
Plot evaluation
"Iron Walnut: Infernal Affairs" is an excellent spy war drama, it not only has a tense and exciting plot, but also touches and deepest love. The director of the play, Huang Wen, uses superb skills to combine history and fiction, interweave war and emotion, and coexist tragedy and warmth to create a story that is both true and moving. The actors of the play also have excellent performances, and they use vivid expressions and movements to perfectly interpret the characters' personalities and emotions. Especially Fu Chengpeng and Hou Mengsha, their acting skills are amazing, their chemistry is heartwarming, and their love is unforgettable. The music and cinematography of the show are also in place, and they add a lot of color and atmosphere to the play. In short, the show is a masterpiece worth watching, which not only allows people to enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears, but also makes people feel the shock of history and emotions.