1. Time flies, and the prosperity of the past dissipates like smoke
Do you remember that in the seventies and eighties, when Japan's economy was booming, those beautiful and outstanding female stars conquered the hearts of countless Chinese audiences with their charming style and exquisite skills.
Their names are like thunder: Jasmine Okada, Yoshiko Nakano, Kurihara Komaki, and Yumiko Araki, etc., at that time, they were radiant, as if they were never-fading legends on the screen, and those once popular film and television masterpieces are still fascinated and unforgettable for our old audiences.
However, time flies, and the years are merciless. Those once dazzling faces have gradually lost their luster, and those who were once peerless may now be faltering and stagnant; Or they are dying of old age and have not been heard from.
Looking back on the past, we suddenly found that the original glory of the past was just a short and illusory dream, and now it has long dissipated like smoke and life is like a dream.
2. The glorious era of actresses - the frenzy swept the land and the flowers bloomed
Let's rewind the time to the 80s of the 20th century, when major movie theaters were broadcasting one excellent film and television work after another from Japan. Although the titles of films such as "Manhunt", "Looking Home", "Life and Death Love" and "Human Witness" were not prominent, they aroused enthusiastic popularity among Chinese audiences at the time.
The first to appear was the action blockbuster "Manhunt" co-starring Japanese hardcore actor Ken Takakura and Ryoko Nakano. As soon as this film was released in China, it quickly detonated a movie-watching craze.
Whether it is a nearby wine shop or a barber shop, you can hear the melodious melody of the classic song "La La La La", and the box office situation is even more popular, and it is difficult to find a ticket.
Yoshiko Nakano herself came to China in person and felt the unprecedented "emperor-like treatment". When she recalled the frenzied movie-watching atmosphere back then, she still had lingering palpitations and sighed.
Immediately afterwards, the two feature films "Wangxiang" and "Life and Death Love" starring Kurihara Komaki were screened in the mainland one after another, which also set off a frenzy of movie-watching. In order to get a glimpse of Kurihara Komaki, many fans even watched it four or five times; Others can only make it to the theater late at night, take a short break after watching a movie, and then immediately get back to work.
At that time, the people who worked in the theater were even more busy, for fear of being asked by familiar friends to help buy black market tickets.
In this context, the plot masterpiece "Human Witness" starring Jasmine Okada has caused a storm in China and is very popular! In the film, in the face of Jonny, an illegitimate son from a foreign country, the character image of Kyoko Yasugi created by her is as cold as an iceberg, and she kills it with her own hands, using such cruel means to whitewash her unbearable black years of "spending time with black soldiers and American soldiers".
Jasmine Okada's superb acting skills have left an indelible mark on the audience, and her husband Yoshida's masterpieces such as "The Tale of the Water Book" and "The Strict Ring" have also won widespread acclaim.
Of course, we can't ignore that the youth idol drama "Volleyball Girl" starring Yumiko Araki also triggered a ratings boom. When Junko Koga's bloody pictures of sweating and moving forward bravely on the field were shown one by one, countless viewers were deeply touched by her tenacious and unyielding fighting spirit, which also made more and more people love the sport of volleyball.
This drama has undoubtedly become a breath of fresh air, injecting unprecedented sports passion and youthful vitality into the Chinese audience in the 80s.
3. Profile of private life - all living beings are just clouds
However, behind the flowers and applause, their life path is not all smooth sailing. Some people used to be very popular, but they died lonely because they couldn't find true love; Some people are happily married, and happiness is always around; Some families have suffered changes and are struggling to move forward.
First of all, let's talk about Jasmine Okada, a woman born into a family of acting artists who has had a deep love for stage theater since childhood. At the age of 18, he stepped into the door of Toho Company, and with his sweet appearance and excellent acting skills, he quickly rose to prominence and became a hot star.
However, in the face of the warm invitations of many suitors, she was extremely picky about her feelings, and finally missed out on her marriage.
"My love is work", these are the words of Jasmine Okada's own heartfelt words. She devoted herself to her theatrical career and was a little negligent in other aspects. It wasn't until later in life that she realized that there was a lack of marriage in her life.
Despite this, she has no remorse and would rather be alone than marry hastily.
In comparison, Ryoko Nakano's married life can be described as extremely happy. When she was nearly 37 years old, she met a bank clerk, Yoshihiro Kawasaki, and the two fell in love at first sight.
Mr. Yoshihiro is not only modest and elegant, but also gives full support and consideration to his wife's career, so that Ms. Nakano can devote herself to the acting career that she loves so much without worry.
After more than 30 years of marriage, the couple is still in love as before, which is enviable! .
However, even such a happy married life will inevitably encounter some small twists and turns. For example, whenever she faces her mother-in-law's serious face, Ms. Ryoko Nakano feels a little at a loss.
Fortunately, as a conscientious son, Mr. Yoshihiro was able to skillfully mediate between his wife and mother, so that Ms. Yoshiko Nakano could devote herself to work and life with peace of mind.
And for Ms. Kurihara Komaki, although she was once a smash hit, she has never experienced the sweetness of marriage. In fact, there was a movie star who was affectionate to her, but she politely declined.
The reason she gave was: "If you can't take care of the family wholeheartedly after getting married, then it is undoubtedly extremely unfair to them" Therefore, she chose to devote all her energy to the theater stage and make up for the regrets in life with the success of her career.
Another example that deserves our attention is Ms. Yumiko Araki. This woman who stepped into the entertainment industry at the age of 18 fell in love with her music predecessor Masayuki Yuhara, who was 13 years older than herself, at the time of her debut, and did not hesitate to follow her inner emotions and bravely entered the palace of marriage.
Soon after the marriage, her mother-in-law unfortunately suffered from cerebral thrombosis, and Yumiko Araki had to temporarily put aside her busy work and devote herself to taking care of the elders on the sickbed. However, this was only the beginning, and a few years later, her mother-in-law fell into Alzheimer's disease, and Yumiko Araki had to work hard at home for 20 years to take care of her.
Just when she thought that she could finally take a breather after her mother-in-law's death, fate challenged her again - she herself suffered from a tumor. was on the verge of despair for a while, but fortunately, the role of Junko Oga played in the TV series "Volleyball Girl" inspired her fighting spirit.
She recalled the idol figure who never gave up, strengthened her determination to live, reinvigorated her spirits, and bravely faced all the difficulties of life.
In the journey of life, setbacks and tribulations are inevitable, but as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will never stop moving forward. It is with this perseverance in life that these former goddesses have overcome one difficulty after another, and finally written their own glorious chapters.