It was an era filled with gunpowder, the war was ruthless, and life and death parted. In those cruel years, a homeless child named "Sanmao" was forced to be involved in the vortex of war in order to survive. He joined the army with great expectations, but found that life in the military camp was very different from what he imagined, and he was manipulated everywhere. However, it is precisely because of his simplicity and frankness that his ghost idea has erected a banner of positive energy in the hearts of his teammates and has become a ray of hope to illuminate the darkness.
Sanmao became a hero in the willow unintentionally. No one thought that this little guy, who had been helpless since he was a child, would one day be able to win the love of the whole army with his courage and sincerity. This gave strength to those who were struggling to survive in that cruel era, and rekindled hope for life in the hearts ravaged by the war.
In this way, this homeless little street child became a hero in people's minds and was recorded in history. Time flies, 31 years have passed, and Jia Lin, the young actor who played the role of Sanmao, became popular all over the country and became a child star overnight. No one thought that the fate of the child who was saved by the war would go now?
In the blink of an eye, the year 2024 is coming, what kind of life does Jia Lin, who seems to be middle-aged, live now? How did Wei Zongwan, the "old ghost" actor who fought side by side with him back then, spend his old age? What happened to the straightforward, rude, and cute little people in the movie? Time flies, can you still see those touching figures back then?
Thinking back to the film of that year, full of simple and straightforward longing for life and reminiscence of the dawn of the dark era, let us walk into the era that has left, and recall the "Sanmao in the Army" that dreamed of returning to the war-torn years and the ups and downs of the fate of the actors back then.
After becoming popular overnight, Jia Lin fell into a crazy "paparazzi" bombardment and was forced to wear a heavy caftan and a black oversized sunhat to cover the paparazzi. But he was soon forgotten by people, and he didn't wait for a turnaround, and today he has long been away from the film and television industry and lives in the world of ordinary people.
In stark contrast, it is Wei Zongwan, an old drama bone who plays the role of the old ghost. He added a lot of humorous elements of sand sculpture to the film, such as being blown up as a sow to avoid an air raid, and learning to crow and fool the devil to commit suicide, which is absurd and hilarious. Back then, he was begged by director Zhang Jianya to kneel on one knee to act, and finally injected soul into the role with a unique comedy interpretation. Now he is 85 years old, enjoying a happy retirement with his daughter-in-law and grandchildren.
And Li Ying, who played the role of the teacher's wife, can be said to be the last and popular. At that time, she left a deep impression in the film with her charming and enchanting image, and became a lingering sexy girl in the hearts of many audiences. During the filming, many staff members coveted her, which made her husband jealous.
Fortunately, Li Ying later successfully transformed, transforming from Miss Vase to a powerful actor, and won the Golden Rooster Award for actress with "Pujiang Narrative". Now 55 years old, she has a brilliant career, and her daughter is a rower athlete who has won gold medals for the country in the Olympic Games. It can be said that Li Ying has lived a happy life with her vision.
In contrast, Hu Ronghua, a veteran actor who played the role of a recruiting officer, did not have such a fate. In the film, he has thick eyebrows and big eyes, a burly physique, but he speaks in a tender voice like a schoolgirl, which becomes one of the biggest laughs in the whole film. However, this old actor who has made cameo appearances in word-of-mouth dramas such as "Yongzheng Dynasty" is now a septuagenarian, and he still insists on engaging in drama performances in Shanghai Renyi.
And Xu Caigen, who played "Devil Cao", has ups and downs in life and a bad fate. The actor, who is mainly engaged in voice acting, has used his voice for countless cartoons and film and television productions for decades. In his later years, he also won the "Magnolia Award" Lifetime Achievement Award, which can be said to be the highest affirmation for an ordinary actor. However, last year, he died in a car accident, which is regrettable.
Throughout the whole process, the reason why this film has such a great influence is probably due to its unique historical accumulation and profound realistic enlightenment. It is a comedy, but it is also a sober mirror that reflects the darkness of war and the dark side of human nature. Underneath the lighthearted humor is a heartfelt prayer for the hard-won peace, and in the midst of laughter, there is a sincere yearning for the virtues of human nature. Just like the last scene of the movie, the ragged Sanmao and the veterans are still waiting for peace to come.
The years have passed, and the vicissitudes of life are majestic. The film that was a sensation back then is now long gone. But what it leaves us may not only be a memory, but also a persistent pursuit of life, peace and humanity.