In the past, most of the dramas we watched were about women, similar to the previously recommended "Call Girlfriend", "Between Lips and Teeth", "Mingshu" and so on, today we will take a look at this American drama with men as the protagonist.
Late bloomer Hung
People who have not seen this drama, the first thought of most people when they see its name, should feel that this is an inspirational drama similar to "Forrest Gump", but when you look at its poster picture, if you analyze the plot through the title again, it is possible to guess eight or nine without leaving ten, I don't know who translated the Chinese name of this play at that time, this translation name is simply Shen Yun, the key is the word "instrument". In this way, you should be able to understand it.
The series sets its own tone with a highly symbolic opening scene in which the protagonist jumps bare-ass into the lake. The protagonist of "Nothing Outside of Body" lies on his back on the water and smiles confidently. This series of actions seems to show a metaphor: it doesn't matter, even if you lose everything, as a man, at least there is a second child.
The protagonist Ray used to be a promising high school basketball coach, but his wife ran away with other rich men! The only house he owned was uninhabitable due to a fire, so his children went to live with his ex-wife; Affected by the economy, his salary was shrinking day by day, and all kinds of bad things happened, so he inspired him in a course to start a business, and decided to use the man's "strengths" to subsidize the family!
If you want to see a large-scale picture of Ray showing off her lust with female customers, you can't go wrong with watching this one. You will follow the male protagonist to understand, when the phrase "the poor only have a dick left" becomes a reality, what kind of story will happen?
The show initially attracted the eager attention of many viewers, but the writers didn't seem to have intended it to be an erotica. From the first episode, the abandoned car factory, the decaying economy, the broken national flag, and the cynicism of the protagonist foreshadow the struggle of the little people in the midst of an economic crisis. And the development of the plot constantly reinforces this theme, revealing the panic of unemployment, the desire for luxury and the psychological pressure that comes with it, and the deconstruction of old values.
"Late Bloomer" shows a distinct documentary style, which is close to life in terms of content, cinematography and plot design, and never deliberately creates dramatic conflict or comedic effect. Although classified as comedy, it lacks the traditional density of laughter, and perhaps it is difficult to make people laugh, but it presents the tension of comedy precisely in this way: the struggles, weirdness, and irony of the little people in a complex world. The screenwriter succeeded in portraying these characters and bringing out their eccentricity and ridiculousness in the ordeal of reality.
The Detroit backdrop and financial crisis in the play bring all sorts of trials to the characters: a greedy ex-mother-in-law, a destitute Linda, a frightened coach assistant Mike, and more. All of these features — and Ray's own story — project the show's focus on how individuals face and adapt to this hostile economy.
Ray, the protagonist, who goes from a frustrated middle-aged man to a forced professional prostitute, strikes the audience at heart, Tanya, a middle-aged woman with literary dreams, whose absurd and ridiculous situation makes her one of the most moving characters in the show, and Lenore and Jessica, among others, represent their different responses to the situation and the realistic desire to survive in the cold economic tide.
Ultimately, all of these lonely and lonely characters—whether Ray, Tanya, or others—contribute to a profound cultural analysis of how they struggle and grow in the process of re-imagining their self-consciousness and crumbling old beliefs.
Therefore, when we peel off the boldness and curiosity on the surface of "Late Bloomer", we will find that it is actually a masterpiece with sharp insight into real life, full of irony and reflection. Therefore, in the process of appreciating this drama, let go of prejudices and go deep into the plot that actually has humorous and profound meanings, you will find that this is more profound and intriguing than simple happiness.