Who would have foreseen that the old movie from 40 years ago would be swiped again on the short video platform in 2024? When people saw that innocent little girl, she blinked her big smart eyes and said in a childish voice, "You're here for LS, right?" It was as if I had gone back in time to the moment when "Old Things in the South of the City" was first released in 1983.
This classic shot is from the movie "Old Things in the South of the City", and the "Xiaoyingzi" played by Shen Jie, who was 10 years old at the time, left a deep impression on the audience. Her innocent face and natural performance have made this character deeply rooted in the memories of countless audiences.
40 years later, this clip is once again popular on short video platforms, which not only triggered the fond memories of the older generation of viewers, but also attracted the attention of a new generation of young people.
"You're here at LS, right?" The innocence, nostalgia and warmth of humanity conveyed by this old movie quickly became a hot stalk on the Internet, and was imitated and quoted by the majority of netizens, and people sighed that the unique charm of "Old Things in the South of the City" seems to be timeless.
However, as the film became popular again, the audience also began to wonder about the current situation of the once smart and lovely "Little Yingzi" Shen Jie. Where did she go? Are you still in the entertainment industry? What has she been through over the years?
Shen Jie seemed to have mysteriously disappeared after "Old Things in the South of the City". Some people say that she has already married and had children, some people rumor that she has become a single mother, and some people speculate that she has quit the entertainment industry.
The audience's curiosity was aroused, and they searched for Shen Jie's recent situation on the Internet.
In this way, an old movie 40 years ago, "Old Things in the South of the City", and "Xiaoyingzi" when he grew up, once again became the focus of attention. The resurgence of popularity of "Old Things in the South of the City" is not only a tribute to the classics, but also evokes people's memories of the past, as well as curiosity and concern for Shen Jie's fate.
In 1972, Shen Jie was born in an ordinary family in Shanghai. Although her family is not wealthy, her parents still love her as a "little princess". Under the care of her parents, Shen Jie lived a carefree childhood, and her personality became cheerful and lively.
Shen Jie has shown a keen interest in drama since she was a child. Every time after watching a play, she would always go home and perform for her parents with great interest. Her innocent expression and vivid and funny imitation always make her family laugh.
After relatives and friends saw it, they couldn't help but admire: "Old Shen, your daughter is a talent, maybe she can be a big star in the future" Although these words were just a joke at the time, they seemed to indicate Shen Jie's future path.
Movies, for many people, have a mysterious appeal. Shen Jie's relationship with movies is based on this attraction. At that time, she was just a child, and she didn't have much in-depth understanding of the film industry, but out of curiosity, she wandered to a set that was being filmed.
However, it was this accident that changed her fate.
At that time, director Fu Jianjie was filming a movie there. He was so busy with his work that he simply didn't have time to pay attention to his surroundings. However, he always finds some joy in his busyness, and that is observing the people around him.
When he saw Shen Jie, his eyes lit up all of a sudden, he was deeply attracted by Shen Jie's innocent smile, he felt that this child had a special temperament, and he wanted to dig out this temperament and let more people see it.
So, he walked over without hesitation and asked Shen Jie: "Little girl, do you like acting?" Do you want to act? When Shen Jie heard this question, she didn't think about it anymore, so she agreed directly.
She didn't know anything about the film industry, but she knew that this opportunity could change her fate, so she began her acting career.
A few years later, in 1982, 10-year-old Shen Jie developed a strong interest in acting. She heard that Director Song Chong was casting for "Flashing Color Ball", so she didn't hesitate to sign up. Among the hundreds of children, Shen Jie stood out with her natural and smooth performance, which made Director Song Chong full of praise.
However, fate is always full of drama. Just as Shen Jie was ecstatic to be chosen, a bigger opportunity crept in. The famous director Wu Yigong was looking for an actor suitable to play "Xiaoyingzi" for the movie "Old Things in the South of the City", and when he saw Shen Jie's performance, he immediately determined: This is the "Xiaoyingzi" in his mind!
In this way, Shen Jie received an invitation to star in "Old Things in the South of the City". Although she didn't know much about director Wu Yigong at that time, she was very happy as long as she could act. Shen's father knew that this was a rare opportunity, and readily agreed to his daughter's participation.
In the filming of "Old Things in the South of the City", Shen Jie performed very well despite her lack of experience. Her big flexible eyes and innocent smile perfectly interpret the role of "Xiaoyingzi".
In particular, the classic line "You are here for LS" has become the essence of the film.
This work made Shen Jie, who was only 10 years old, famous overnight and became the hottest child star at that time. However, no one expected that this drama was not only the pinnacle of Shen Jie's acting career, but also became the most shining star in her childhood star era.
The success of "Old Things in the South of the City" opened the door to Shen Jie's showbiz, but at the same time, it also put a lot of pressure on her. In the following years, she participated in many works, such as "This is Not a Misunderstanding" and "Pursuit", but she was never able to surpass the role of "Xiaoyingzi", which made her confused and nervous.
In order to improve her acting skills, Shen Jie decided to study in Japan and learn foreign performance methods. This choice made her leave the protection of her parents for the first time and need to face life in a foreign country alone.
The "little princess" who has been pampered since childhood has to learn to be independent, which is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Shen Jie.
However, it was this experience of being alone in a foreign country that made Shen Jie grow up gradually. Not only did she learn acting skills, but she also worked briefly as a journalist during her university years, introducing Chinese culture to Japan.
During this time, she was pleasantly surprised to find that many Japanese students were using the movie "Seongnam Old Things" to learn Chinese, which made her proud and made her cherish her cultural roots even more.
However, studying abroad life has given Shen Jie a new understanding and understanding of life. In a conversation with a lawyer friend, she realized the close relationship between law and life, and she began to think that the law can not only protect herself, but also help people distinguish between right and wrong, which sparked her interest in the legal profession, so she made up her mind to turn to the legal profession.
After returning to China, Shen Jie is still full of love for the film industry. But the long-term separation made her realize that if she wanted to return to acting, she needed to start over. After much deliberation, she decided to work behind the scenes.
After a few years of precipitation, Shen Jie established her own company and began her career as a director. The first director's play she chose was "The Story of Marriage" by the late writer Lin Haiyin, which seemed to be a tribute to her own acting career.
Since 2013, Shen Jie has been taking care of her career while occasionally participating in some variety shows. While her appearance has changed dramatically, her love for acting and cinema has remained the same.
Shen Jie's experience tells us that the road of life is not always smooth, but every turning point may bring new opportunities. From a child star to an international student, to a behind-the-scenes worker, she has been finding her own place in continuous experimentation and exploration.
Her story is not only the growth process of an actor, but also a vivid portrayal of a person's courage to face changes and constantly pursue his dreams.
During the filming of "Old Things in the South of the City", a special friendship that transcends age and time and space quietly sprouts. The film is based on the autobiographical work of Taiwan provincial female writer Lin Haiyin and tells the story of her childhood.
When the film needed to obtain Lin Haiyin's authorization, director Wu Yigong personally went to Taiwan and finally got a valuable license.
After the movie was broadcast, Lin Haiyin was deeply moved by "Xiaoyingzi" played by Shen Jie. She felt that Shen Jie was like a copy of her childhood, and she became interested in this girl. After the arrangement of the crew, the two were finally able to meet.
When they met for the first time, Lin Haiyin was very excited to hold Shen Jie in his arms. Although the age difference between the two is 50 years, they have a lot of topics to talk about.
Lin Haiyin seemed to see his childhood, while Shen Jie seemed to have met a kind elder, and this encounter became the beginning of their deep friendship.
Lin Haiyin and Shen Jie have been in touch for many years, and even though Shen Jie gradually faded out of the public eye, the friendship between the two remained unchanged. In his later years, Lin Haiyin was seriously ill, and Shen Jie went to visit.
It was a deeply moving scene. Lin Haiyin, who was lying on the hospital bed, was already delirious, but the moment she saw Shen Jie, she suddenly came to her senses and blurted out: "Xiaoyingzi! This call made Shen Jie cry like rain.
Many years have passed, and he is no longer the "little Yingzi" of the year, but in Lin Haiyin's heart, the image of that innocent and lovely little girl has never changed.
This friendship, which spans half a century, not only connects the two generations, but also witnesses the emotions and memories carried by "Old Things in the South of the City". It teaches us that sincere emotions can transcend the boundaries of age, time and space, and leave an eternal mark on life.
Time flies, and the once lively and lovely "Xiaoyingzi" is now Shen Jie, who is over half a hundred years old. She is said to be now based in Japan and working as a senior executive at a film and television company.
Although she has disappeared from public view, she has not completely cut ties with showbiz.
In 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Film Studio Actors' Troupe, Shen Jie, as a member of the former troupe, sent sincere blessings through video. This rare public appearance made many people pleasantly surprised to find that although the years have passed, Shen Jie's eyes still flashed with the aura of "Xiaoyingzi" back then.
The outside world knows very little about Shen Jie's private life. She has never spoken openly about her marital status, but she is said to have become a mother. Interestingly, it is said that her daughter looks like Shen Jie when she was young, as if she was another "Xiaoyingzi".
This small coincidence makes people sigh at the miracle of fate.
Although Shen Jie has faded out of the public eye, the charm of the movie "Old Things in the South of the City" has not diminished at all. For four decades, the film has touched generations of viewers.
On short video platforms, many young people are attracted by the clips they see by chance, and then watch the full movie, which is the eternal value of works of art.
Shen Jie's story, to a certain extent, is a continuation of "Old Things in the South of the City". The trajectory of her life, from the innocent child star, to the filmmaker behind the scenes, and now to the life in a foreign country, is telling the theme of time flow and life changes.
And this is the eternal charm conveyed by "Old Things in the South of the City" - no matter how the years pass, our original intention has never changed.