【Author / Yu Fugui】
"Give them a he's ending!" "I used to go to the sea, but now I go ashore." "The iron rice bowl and the factory plot are really the memories of a generation."
"Young Babylon" is like a small incision, once again presenting the story of Chinese small people in the 90s.
In recent years, film and television works with a background of the 90s have emerged in an endless stream. In this era, which seems to be ordinary, it carries the dreams and confusion of many people, and it seems to always exude a unique charm. And "Young Babylon" has become the epitome of this era with its unique narrative style and profound social observation.
In this story, we see the southeast coastal town in the 90s, the children of the food factory, and their dreams, struggles and growth. Lu Xiaolu, an image representing the young people of that era, has experienced many ups and downs on the way to chasing his dreams, and his story has also touched the heartstrings of each of us.
Regarding "youth", this is not only a label of an era, but also a memory of an era. "Young Babylon" chooses a youthful narrative technique, delicately presenting the youthful feelings of the 90s in front of the audience. From the scenes to the costumes, from the props to the plot, every detail is full of the atmosphere of the 90s, evoking the audience's memories of that era.
As for "Babylon", the meaning of the name may be somewhat abstract when we first hear it, but by watching "Young Babylon", we seem to understand another language of this era. China in the 90s was in a turbulent and radical period of transition, just like the collapse of the Babylonian Empire.
Set in the context of the 90s, "Young Babylon" shows the growth trajectory of a small person, who either chooses an ordinary life or chooses to pursue their dreams, but no matter what life path they choose, there are no lack of ups and downs and challenges. These stories may take place in a specific context, but they touch the hearts of every audience.
The youth of the 90s was both hot and confused, full of hope and confusion. "Young Babylon" shows this time vividly through vivid plots and full characters, allowing the audience to reminisce about the youthful years in laughter and tears.
In the context of this era, "Young Babylon" presents the trajectory of an era, the changes of an era, and the emotions of an era. The confusion of youth, the ups and downs of growth, and the pursuit of dreams are all vividly presented in this story.
The youth of the 90s is like a puzzle of fragments after a big explosion, seemingly scattered but closely connected, and each fragment carries the unique emotions and memories of that era. "Young Babylon" is like an ingenious puzzler, piecing the pieces together to present a vivid and realistic picture of the 90s.
In this story, we see the changes of the times, the growth of the characters, and the pursuit of dreams. "Young Babylon" is not only a film and television work, but also a microcosm of an era and a witness of an era.