The film "The World of Grass and Trees" is not just an ordinary film screening, it is a spiritual impact, a collision between the real and the unreal.
The palpitations and tremors that the audience feels in the theater are emotional resonances and touches the depths of human nature, while those goosebump-causing plots are a warning to reality and a call that cannot be ignored.
Behind this movie, there is a deeply shocking true story - that is, the "1040 Sunshine Project" pyramid scheme. When this case came to light, the whole country was shocked.
Mr. Luo Xiang deeply analyzed the operation mode of this pyramid scheme scam in the video of law popularization, and exposed all kinds of shady scenes. And the movie "The World of Grass and Trees" was created based on this.
Although artistically processed, the plot presented in the film bears a striking resemblance to a real-life case, profoundly revealing the terrible routines of MLM organizations.
In "The World of Grass and Trees", the plot of Wu Moss Hua being lured to join the "Butterfly International" pyramid scheme is actually similar to the victim in the real case.
Those who were seduced by a bright future put their life savings into this seemingly bright plan. They have dreams of changing their fate, but they end up in a quagmire from which they cannot extricate themselves.
The brainwashing and manipulation techniques shown in the film are also closely related to the real situation. MLM organizations often hold closed "training" events as a way to manipulate the minds of their participants.
Through psychological suggestion and group pressure, the victim gradually loses the ability to self-judge and blindly believes in the bright future of the organization.
The film also reveals the impact of "success poisoning" on those who are deceived. MLM organizations are good at taking advantage of people's desire for success to make them believe that only by becoming successful people can they be respected and recognized by society.
This false concept of success has become an effective tool for MLM organizations to manipulate the victims, making them desperate to pursue illusory wealth and status.
The movie "Grass and Trees" not only restores the true face of the MLM organization, but also profoundly warns the audience to be vigilant about MLM scams by showing these plots in depth.
It tells us that even beneath the alluring façade, there may be endless dangers lurking. We must keep a clear head and always be vigilant against possible pitfalls around us so as not to fall prey to the interests of others.
In the film, the protagonist, Wu Taohua, is lured into joining a pyramid scheme called "Butterfly International", which is called the "sharing economy" and induces her to believe that she can get rich quickly by sharing personal changes with important people.
In fact, this is just a typical MLM model with high profits as bait. Wu Moshua gradually fell into it, not only using all her belongings to buy useless products, but also enlisting relatives, friends and sons to join, and eventually became a fanatical follower of pyramid schemes.
Another important plot shown in the film is brainwashing and manipulation.
In a closed brainwashing banquet hosted by an MLM organization, participants are asked to reveal their own scars, and then encourage and support each other to convince them that they can change their fate and succeed immediately if they enlist the support of their relatives and friends.
This method of brainwashing has a great impact on individuals who are in distress and have no support, making them susceptible to manipulation.
Wu Moshua used to be an ordinary housewife, but she was abandoned because of her husband's cheating, which gave her self-esteem a great blow.
She used to be the gentle woman who took care of her family, but now she feels that she has nothing and no value of her own. Her desperate desire to be respected and cared for by others has become an important lever for her to be used by MLM organizations.
After participating in the activities of the MLM organization, Wu Moshua gradually accepted the organization's concept of "success learning". She was told that only by joining the organization and succeeding could she gain the respect and love of society.
This false concept of success gradually eroded Wu Taohua's heart, making her deeply trapped and unable to extricate herself. Wu Moshua began to devote all her energy to the MLM organization, desperately pursuing the so-called "success".
She feels that as long as she joins this organization, she will be able to gain the respect and love of others and realize her own value. As time goes on, she comes to realize that it's all a huge hoax, and that she's a victim of that hoax herself.
In September 2023, the film "The World of Grass and Trees" was honored to be shortlisted for the Tokyo Film Festival Grand Prix, the main competition unit of the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival.
This news is a huge encouragement to the entire film team and an acknowledgment of their hard work.
Everyone in the film is proud of this award, and their efforts and dedication have been internationally recognized, which also makes them look forward to the future of the film.
Gu Xiaogang was shortlisted for the Best Director Award at the 17th Asian Film Awards in January 2024 for his outstanding directing skills in "The World of Grass and Trees".
This nomination made him feel happy and proud, and at the same time, it also gave full recognition to his directorial talent.
Gu Xiaogang put a lot of effort into the directing process, his careful arrangement of every shot, and his patient guidance of every actor allowed the film to show its best side.
He thought to himself that this may be an important turning point in his directorial career, and it is also the best reward for his hard work.
On March 10, Jiang Qinqin won the Best Actress Award at the 17th Asian Film Awards for her outstanding performance in "The World of Grass and Trees".
This award means a lot to her, she stands out for her in-depth understanding of the role and excellent acting skills.
Jiang Qinqin's heart was full of gratitude and joy when she won the award, she knew that this was an important milestone in her acting career, and it was also the best affirmation of her unremitting efforts.
She is sincerely pleased and proud to be able to stand out from the competition at such a high level.
These accolades are not only a recognition of the film team, but also an affirmation of the important themes and emotions conveyed by the film "The World of Grass and Trees".
The film won acclaim from the international and Asian film circles through its profound plot and outstanding performance, becoming one of the most talked about films of the year.
This honor also paves the way for the future of cinema, allowing more audiences to have the opportunity to see this profound work and feel the emotional power contained in it.
By showing these plots, the movie not only restores the true face of MLM organizations, but also reminds us of the importance of strengthening anti-MLM education.
After watching the movie, someone appeared to tell the story of his experience of being deceived by a pyramid scheme, which is a timely warning and a call for the future.
We should be vigilant against the dangers of pyramid schemes, and strengthen the prevention and education of those around us to avoid more people falling into similar scams. In real life, we are often bewitched by all kinds of beautiful fantasies and yearn for success and wealth.
It is this desire that has become a hotbed for MLM organizations, allowing them to take advantage of people's weaknesses to brainwash and induce. "The World of Grass and Trees" is not only a movie, but also a sublimation of ideas and a deep reflection on oneself.
I hope that through the viewing of this movie, we can be more vigilant, know how to protect ourselves, and know how to care for others.
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