Leslie Cheung was born in 1956 in Hong Kong into a wealthy family. The Zhang family has a total of 6 children, Leslie Cheung is the youngest, and the last mushroom seems to be the brightest pearl in the family's heart.
His father is the owner of a well-known dress shop, and his business is prosperous, and the Zhang family has no worries about food and clothing. When Leslie Cheung was young, he did not draw much spiritual comfort from the warmth of his parents getting along day and night.
He got along with the sixth sister of the nanny at home, although the sixth sister was illiterate and had a poor family background, but she taught her with her simple words and deeds
Leslie Cheung's many ways of doing things are all memorized by Leslie Cheung, and they will become his valuable life guide in the future.
Leslie Cheung has publicly stated several times that the sixth sister is the best person for him in his life and can never be replaced. seems to be a beautiful boyhood, and the soft corner of Leslie Cheung's heart has long been occupied by the sixth sister.
Soon after, the departure of the sixth sister also became the fuse for his future depression attacks, so that he could no longer suppress the heart-wrenching sadness of his already sensitive and amorous feelings.
26-year-old Leslie Cheung is still a fledgling student, and his acting career has just started, but he was deceived by an agent with bad intentions, and many changes have happened in his life.
Thanks to Tang Hede, who met by chance, he lent a helping hand and gave Leslie Cheung both material and spiritual comfort when he was in the most difficult situation. Tang Hede gave up a lucrative and high-paying job in the bank, and did not hesitate to empty all his savings, just to help Leslie Cheung tide over the difficulties.
From the first friends, the two gradually developed tenderness in this road of redemption, and finally came together. Tang Hede lived in seclusion behind the scenes, not seeking fame and fortune, but only wanting to be able to accompany Leslie Cheung all the time.
After Leslie Cheung's career gradually got on track, Tang Hede still went his own way, never bothered, and only gave unconditional support to Leslie Cheung when he needed it. In his own way, he accompanied Leslie Cheung step by step to the peak of his life.
In 1997, at the end of a New Year's Eve concert, Leslie Cheung sang the eternal swan song "The Moon Represents My Heart", and gave the song and all tenderness to Tang Hede present through singing.
Countless shocked or puzzled eyes turned to Leslie Cheung, and the faces of the fans in the audience were full of surprise. They can't understand why a male idol with a thriving career would fall in love with another man.
That night, many of Leslie Cheung's supporters turned into "passers-by" and left the scene one after another. Tomorrow, the headlines of Leslie Cheung and her boyfriend will be overwhelming.
Both parents strongly objected to them being together, and the circle of friends gradually drifted apart amid this criticism. At that time, the mainstream values were still at a more traditional level, and it was difficult to accept and understand such a relationship.
Leslie Cheung and Tang Hede love each other deeply, but they didn't expect to encounter such strong criticism, which is undoubtedly a hurt to the hearts of the two innocents.
In 1997, Leslie Cheung starred in the same-sex film "Springtime", which is a work about the subtle emotions between two men. In order to go deep into the role, Leslie Cheung did not hesitate to make great efforts, and he was not afraid of poisoning and illness, just trying to express the inner emotions of the characters.
At the award ceremony, when the host used words such as "disgusting" and "perverted" to describe the movie, the audience burst into laughter, and the camera focused on Leslie Cheung's face seven times.
Leslie Cheung just sat quietly, with a gentle smile on his face, but his heart was dripping blood. Later, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Horse Awards for this film, but no one voted, and the judges were insulting.
The popular superstar received this treatment and walked off the stage with a smile on his face. This is undoubtedly the most painful public humiliation in Leslie Cheung's life.
The sixth sister is the person Leslie Cheung is most attached to, when she was sick and bedridden, Leslie Cheung immediately proposed to send her to seek medical treatment abroad, but the sixth sister always refused. She always had a faint smile on her warm and tired face, and whispered to Leslie Cheung, "I have never been far away in my life, so let's be in Hong Kong with you like this."
Leslie Cheung held her bony hand, and tears couldn't stop falling. He understood that the sixth sister was terminally ill and was powerless. In the last days of her life, the sixth sister's greatest wish was to have a house of her own.
For this reason, Leslie Cheung bought the entire floor and gave it to her. The sixth sister held his hand gratefully, with a happy smile on her face. A month later, the sixth sister passed away with a faint smile under the support of Leslie Cheung.
At this moment, Leslie Cheung completely collapsed, and his spiritual pillar, the person he loved most in his life, left him without the slightest warning.
After the death of the sixth sister, Leslie Cheung suffered from depression. He was once glamorous, but he couldn't take care of himself when he began to live, and he closed his door all day long, allowing his illness to torment his body and mind.
Ma Modu, a friend of many years, met him again and was shocked to find that he had changed beyond recognition, and was so thin that only a skeleton remained. Leslie Cheung's eyes were withered, and he lost his former agility and brilliance.
He told Ma that he planned to leave Hong Kong and no longer face the constant stream of slander and rumors. Ma Mo advised him to think twice, but Leslie Cheung had already made up his mind.
He lost the sixth sister, the pillar of his life, and he couldn't stand the blow of the entertainment industry, he just wanted to get away from everything and regain his inner world. Ma Modu vaguely felt that this was probably the last time they would meet.
Sure enough, less than half a year later, Leslie Cheung committed suicide and followed the sixth sister.
April 1, 2003, was just an ordinary day for most people, but for Leslie Cheung, it was a turning point in fate. The moment he jumped from his 24th-floor apartment, time seemed to stand still.
I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, he chose to end his 47-year life on "April Fool's Day". We don't know what kind of struggle he experienced before he fell.
It must have been an extremely painful and lengthy decision-making process. For so many years, he has healed the public with gentleness, but he has not been able to heal himself. When the hope of life is stripped away little by little, he loses the motivation to move on.
In the suicide note, he once again asked himself "why is this happening", but he could not get an answer. Before his death, Leslie Cheung also thoughtfully divided the inheritance equally with his family, and Tang Hede received half of the inheritance, which shows his intentions.
The popular superstar has gone through this life vigorously, but in the end, he still can't get rid of those injustices and injuries. Only through these stories that point to the dark side of human nature can we force ourselves to reflect and grow.
Leslie Cheung, the name, has become a legend. Back then, he used his unique acting skills to interpret countless unforgettable screen roles, bringing his gentleness, tenacity, and softness to the extreme.
The audience still can't forget his wonderful portrayal of Cheng Dieyi in "Farewell My Concubine". The seemingly absent eye waves, the helplessness under the fireworks in March, have made a living soul.
The artist uses the lens to record the impermanence of life, and life will eventually give back to the artist in its own way. We can't know the last struggles and mourning of Leslie Cheung's life, but we can only continue to remember him, which is the best mourning for him.
Over the years, he has touched the hearts of millions of people with his unbridled emotions. Now, let us look at his final choice in life with the same inclusive eyes. Let this pure heart, follow the falling Ying in the wind, and fall silent together.