Preamble:
"How do you continue the spirit of your father?"
Speaking of Andy Lau, everyone knows that he is a first-line actor in Hong Kong, who has worked hard in the film industry for many years through his own efforts and has created many classic roles.
As the eldest brother in the film industry, he can be said to be a household name and radiant.
However, under his successful and glamorous appearance, Andy Lau's growth was not smooth, especially the death of his father, which brought a great blow to his soul.
Andy Lau's father, Liu Li, was an ordinary firefighter before his death, and we seem to have few opportunities to understand this man who influenced Andy Lau's life.
As a firefighter, Liu Li has saved countless lives, but he did not escape the loss of life after all.
During Liu Li's serious illness, Andy Lau, who was busy filming, traveled to visit many times, but unfortunately he didn't have time to see the last one.
Liu Li's death hit Andy Lau very hard, and as a son, he was full of lingering guilt.
The fire is merciless, and the heroes are always there
This time, in the process of promoting the new film, Andy Lau rarely talked about his father.
It turned out that Liu Li had passed away some time ago, and Andy Lau could not hide the grief in his heart.
The reporter could feel that when he mentioned this incident, Andy Lau's tone revealed deep remorse and nostalgia.
Andy Lau said he had always wanted to make a film about firefighters because it was inextricably linked to his father's profession.
Through his own personal experience of the work of firefighters and the road his father once walked, this is Andy Lau's indelible wish.
"I remember when I was a kid, my father always came home in a uniform full of soot with exhaustion on his face.
However, when the neighbor's house caught fire, my father was the first to rush into the fire. ”
Now that I think about it, I don't understand how great my father's job as a firefighter is.
However, as he grew older, Andy Lau gradually understood the significance of his father's profession.
"I didn't want to make a blockbuster film that was too commercial, I just wanted to shoot the daily life of an ordinary firefighter, like rewalking the path my dad walked. ”
From these words, it is not difficult to see that Andy Lau's longing for his father has been integrated into his blood.
It seems difficult for us to imagine that a first-line star like Andy Lau would have plans to shoot small-budget movies.
However, when it is deeply connected to the father-son relationship, the commercial value obviously does not matter.
For Andy Lau, this firefighting-themed movie is more like a heartfelt statement and an act of admiration.
Perhaps through such a movie, he wants to show the audience that those ordinary firefighters can also become heroes of life.
They chose to face the flames to protect every innocent life.
Just like his father Liu Li, he chose to dedicate himself to this sacred and great cause.
Low-key family, Andy Lau has been protecting them
When it comes to his family, Andy Lau has always been low-key.
His wife, Zhu Liqian, and daughter, Liu Xianghui, rarely appear in public, and Andy Lau has been careful to protect them.
At Liu Li's funeral, Andy Lau simply corrected the spelling of his wife's name, and did not reveal too much, as low as ever.
In fact, Andy Lau and his wife Zhu Liqian can be said to be the first pair of golden boys and girls in the tennis world.
The two have never had negative news about their marriage, and they have a daughter, which is quite affectionate.
However, neither side wants to receive too much attention to their private lives, so they have kept a low profile.
This is mainly Andy Lau's choice, he grew up in a difficult environment, and naturally he doesn't want his daughter to repeat the mistakes of the past, so he has always protected his daughter from media attention.
This low-key and protective attitude has continued to this day.
Some time ago, Andy Lau held a unique art exhibition, exhibiting his and his 11-year-old daughter's paintings for the first time.
This gave everyone a chance to get a glimpse of their daughter's artistic talent.
However, for his daughter's future development, Andy Lau is still silent and chooses to let his daughter explore on her own.
"I don't want to put too much expectation and pressure on my daughter, she is still young and should find her own interests in life.
Painting, music, etc. are just hobbies, and the most important thing is to have fun. ”
This kind of parental open-mindedness is truly commendable.
I believe that in the hearts of Andy Lau and his daughter Liu Xianghui, painting is not only an artistic exploration, but also a kind of family exchange.
It is a gratifying thing that two generations have been able to trace their hearts and find their own artistic language through the brush.
Perhaps, it is this painting time with his daughter that has become a pure land in Andy Lau's heart.
There, he can take off the halo of stardom and just be an ordinary father again.
This also allows him to feel the happiness and strength brought by his family at all times in his busy work.
Seeing his daughter thrive under his care, Andy Lau was relieved and couldn't help but sigh, as if he had found a continuation of his father in his daughter.
Tour plan, new year, new atmosphere
In interviews, everyone seems to have a Xi focus on the work plans of celebrities.
In this regard, Andy Lau said that he will launch a solo tour next year to reunite with fans.
"I will meet you in the healthiest state. ”
This is undoubtedly the best New Year's gift for fans.
In fact, for many years, Andy Lau has held concert tours every year, which has become a kind of brand signature for him.
He always gives fans an incredibly exciting live experience.
Andy Lau on the stage is like Oleses' eternal boy, never tired.
Andy Lau, who has an acting career of more than 40 years, still retains a high enthusiasm for work.
This also reflects his positive and loving heart of life from one side.
In his own words, when life comes to a standstill, it begins to decline.
So he sets some small goals for himself every year, so that he can always keep the motivation to move forward.
Now, with the death of his father and the growth of his daughter, Andy Lau is experiencing a new turning point in his life.
And this turning point will also open a new chapter for him.
Whether it is the planned concert or the idea of shooting a firefighting-themed movie, it makes people feel that what Andy Lau wants to inherit and continue is the most important emotion in life.
This interview made everyone seem to reacquaint themselves with this popular superstar in Hong Kong.
It turns out that under his shining appearance, he also has the same sincere and sincere emotions as ordinary people.
This emotion may be the source of his continuous progress on the road of acting.
"Can you continue the spirit of your father?" Maybe this question is not only for Andy Lau to ask himself, but also for everyone to think about.
Whether it's through our careers or our attitudes toward life, we should pass on the best parts of life.
It will also be the best tribute to a significant other person in your life.
Epilogue:
He may be trying to pass on the best parts of his father's life.
This is the best remembrance of lost lives, and it is what we should all do.
Heroes never give up, and you and I should witness their spirit live on.