Preamble:
In 1964, a movie "Heroic Children" with the theme of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea was screened nationwide, and the image of a female soldier named "Wang Fang" deeply moved the audience and became a heroine in the minds of many people.
The actress in her early twenties who plays "Wang Fang" is Liu Shangxian.
It was her screen debut and she became famous in one fell swoop.
However, the good times did not last long, and two years later, she suffered an unprecedented blow, her career fell to the bottom, and she was isolated by her peers.
In her most difficult time, there was a man who silently accompanied her, and he was Shen Guorui.
After going through all kinds of hardships, Liu Shangxian got back on her feet and has always been grateful for her husband's dedication.
Time has passed, looking back on life, she just wants to say: thank you!
Worry-free childhood: a cultural family with a rich family
As the daughter of a famous family in Shanghai, Liu Shangxian's childhood was carefree.
Both of her parents belonged to the intellectual class and were well educated from an early age.
When she was young, she had a lively and cheerful personality, a sweet appearance, and was deeply loved by her parents.
Occasionally, she would follow her parents to participate in some cultural gatherings and gatherings to improve her cultural accomplishment.
Liu Shangxian's father Liu is a professor of Chinese at a university, and her mother Yang works in the news and publishing system.
Quiet and elegant, she is well-read, and has a special love for classical poetry and dramatic art.
Her parents often took her to art galleries and drama concerts to cultivate her hobbies.
Friends say that Liu Shangxian is a standard petty bourgeois girl template.
Stand-in opportunity: Embark on the road of acting by chance
In 1960, before Liu Shangxian went to university, she had the opportunity to serve as a stand-in for the famous film actor Tian Hua, which became an opportunity for her to meet her acting career.
Originally majoring in journalism, she found a new direction in her life through this stand-in experience.
Tian Hua was a well-known first-line actress at that time and participated in many heavyweight films.
That time Tian Hua attended a large-scale commercial party and performed a song and dance program.
In order to ensure the effect of the program, the organizers specially found several college students with similar figures and appearances to Tian Hua, pretending to be "stand-ins", responsible for the coordination of standing positions and simple movements.
Unexpectedly, this opportunity allowed Liu Shangxian to find a new direction in life.
She found herself enjoying the spotlight on stage and the joy of playing different roles.
Since then, she has made up her mind to give up her original journalism major, re-admitted to the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy, and officially embarked on the road of acting.
Her family expressed their understanding and support for her decision and cheered her on for her career development.
Youthful starring: The nervousness and anticipation of facing the camera for the first time
In 1963, Liu Shangxian, who was still a sophomore, began to run tricks and crews outside the school to accumulate acting experience.
Her radiant performance was quickly noticed by the directors, who often let her play small roles.
Once, she was photographed by the famous director Wu Zhaodi and invited to play the heroine "Wang Fang" in the new film "Heroic Children" to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
This Wang Fang was a female soldier who performed bravely on the Korean battlefield and was praised by her comrades-in-arms and commanders.
With awe and excitement, Liu Shangxian took over the first major role in her life.
She knows that this opportunity is precious, and she must go all out to perform well, so as not to disappoint the director's hard work.
In order to be more suitable for this role, she even decided to have plastic surgery and pull out a small tiger tooth.
Finally, in the cold and biting front-line filming location, this war epic officially started filming.
Facing the first major battle in her life, Liu Shangxian was nervous and looking forward to it.
Fortunately, the director and team gave her a lot of guidance and helped her gradually adapt to acting in front of the camera.
instantly became popular: "Children of Heroes" made her famous and married
In 1964, after the release of "Children of Heroes", it immediately gained a sensational effect.
Liu Shangxian's wonderful and delicate acting skills have been highly praised by film critics, and her role as "Wang Fang" is deeply loved by ordinary audiences, becoming a model of female strength and motherhood.
It is said that at that time, many newborn baby girls across the country were named "Wang Fang" by their parents, hoping that they could thrive like the cute and brave female warrior in the film.
Liu Shangxian also got her wish and became a member of Bayi Film Studio.
As a cutting-edge film actor, she is even hotter.
All kinds of announcements and social activities followed, and her schedule was full.
For a while, the name "Liu Shangxian" was like thunder, and she also became a popular idol and a well-known actress.
When friends and classmates saw her, they were all envious and jealous, and they begged for autographs and group photos.
The future is bright, and it seems that his acting career will soar.
Family Troubles: Painful Encounters with Political Movements
However, the good times were short-lived.
The Cultural Revolution erupted in 1966, and social unrest hit all walks of life.
Liu Shangxian's parents, as intellectuals, could not escape their fate.
The mother was sent to the countryside to be reformed, and the father was also abused and insulted at the criticism meeting.
As a descendant of the "Black Five", Liu Shangxian herself was also unlucky.
In the studio, many colleagues avoided her and her family, fearing that they would be implicated.
The director no longer asked her to film, the notice was canceled, and her career fell into a trough.
Write inspections and repent all day long, and the days are miserable.
This is undoubtedly a huge blow to her, who was once lively and cheerful, she was depressed and had a lot of thoughts all day long.
Fortunately, her mother also wrote her a letter of comfort to cheer her up, believing that the political movement would soon end and everything would be better.
Unexpected Encounters: A Recording Engineer's Crush and Silent Support
Just when she was in the most difficult time, a recording engineer named Shen Guorui in the factory took the initiative to lend her a hand.
It turned out that Shen Guorui had long been in love with her.
He supported her consistently, despite the dissuasion of others.
The meticulous care made Liu Shangxian grateful.
For example, when she eats alone at noon, Shen Guorui will naturally sit opposite her and talk to her; In the afternoon, when she cleans the toilet alone, Shen Guorui will also find an excuse to come over to help.
His gentle but eager gaze often made Liu Shangxian's heart beat faster.
When other colleagues saw them approaching, they persuaded him to cut off contact with her, in case he was involved, he would be in trouble.
But Shen Guorui was unmoved, he said that he would always be by Liu Shangxian's side.
After the end of the Cultural Revolution, the two began a sweet marriage that lasted for decades.
Successful transformation: The wife becomes the husband, and the husband becomes the wife
After the end of the Cultural Revolution, Liu Shangxian finally regained her reputation and was able to return to the film industry.
But the original opportunity and youth have passed away with the wind, and she can only play some supporting roles to make ends meet.
Fortunately, with Shen Guorui's firm support behind him, Liu Shangxian was not discouraged.
With his encouragement, she decided to transform into a director.
A few years later, Liu Shangxian has made some achievements, successfully directing several well-known TV series.
While her career has been successful, Shen Guorui's recording career is also thriving with her heartfelt assistance, and she has won many industry awards.
The two exemplary model couples practice the creed of "a frustrated life begins with a depressed head, and a successful life begins with hard work" with their own lives.
Epilogue:
Time flies, and the years are quiet.
Liu Shangxian and Shen Guorui grew old together, their children started a family, and the family was happy.
Even in the twilight of life, the relationship between the two elders is as sweet as it was back then, and they often stroll through the park with their fingers clasped.
The elderly couple are also actively involved in public welfare, sponsoring poor college students to complete their studies.
Recalling the magnificent life when she was young, Liu Shangxian sincerely sighed: Hardships and hardships are fleeting, and what is worth remembering are those who I was fortunate to meet in my life.
I will always be grateful to my parents, to the opportunities given to me by the film industry, and even more to my soulmate.
Without them, my life would not be so complete and colorful.