The movie "Wandering Blade" reveals a heart-wrenching but unavoidable social problem - juvenile delinquency. This film, produced by Huang Zhiming and directed by Chen Zhuo, is based on the novel of the same name by Keigo Higashino, and will land on major screens across the country on May 17.
The "Chasing Evil to the End" version of the poster recently released by the film presents the core conflict of the film vividly and vividly in a highly impactful visual way. In the picture, a blood-drenched blade symbolizes sin and punishment, as well as a metaphor for the hesitation and choice of human nature.
Wang Qianyuan's father Li Changfeng and Wang Jingchun's police officer Liang Jun are on both sides of the screen, facing three teenagers who have committed heinous crimes, their expressions are completely different - Li Changfeng (played by Wang Qianyuan), who lost his beloved daughter, is extremely angry, and Liang Jun (played by Wang Jingchun), who is responsible for law enforcement, is caught in endless contradictions and hesitation. Such a composition vividly embodies the complex proposition that the film tries to explore.
In the film, the image of three juvenile delinquents makes an extremely strong impression. Luo Zhicheng played by Zhang Youhao, Xie Yu played by Zhou Zhengjie and Wang Tianxiao played by Aruna, they kidnapped and humiliated the girl Li Qian played by Wu Shuang. In the play, their panicked expressions can't hide the evil in their hearts, which is chilling.
The director is quite careful in the handling of these details, and strives to truly restore the cruelty of the case. It is reported that during the filming of the scene where Li Qian was humiliated, the young actor Wu Shuang broke down and cried after the filming, and at that moment, she seemed to really feel the despair and helplessness of the victim.
Although the storyline of "Wandering Blade" is derived from a real case, it is not confined to the case itself, but tries to examine the social disease of juvenile delinquency from a broader and deeper perspective. Rather than simply demonizing criminals, the film explores the roots of their depravity. The director's choice in narrative undoubtedly adds more room for thought to the film.
The cast of the film is undoubtedly a highlight. Wang Qianyuan and Wang Jingchun, the "double actors", injected the most exquisite acting skills into the film. Wang Qianyuan vividly expresses the anger and despair of a father, while Wang Jingchun portrays the inner struggle and hesitation of a policeman in a delicate and thought-provoking manner. When the performances of the two actors collided together, sparks were full of sparks, which was very exciting.
Rather than simply depicting and sensationalizing crime, "The Wandering Blade" strives to evoke reflection on the heavy topic of juvenile delinquency. In the film, we see the complexity of human nature, as well as the trauma of society and the tragedy of family. The director seems to be telling us that in the face of such a difficult and urgent problem, punishment is important, but prevention and redemption are even more crucial. This is a long road ahead of the road, which requires the efforts and awakening of the whole society.
Overall, "The Wandering Blade" is a rare masterpiece of realism. It uses crime as an incision and touches on a broader and deeper social problem. Under the surface of genre, the film actually contains a wealth of humanistic care. It tries to evoke people's conscience and reflection, which is exactly what a good crime film should be. I look forward to the release of the film on May 17, which will spark more useful discussions and reflections. After all, change starts with everyone, from every detail.