In the warm and affectionate movie "Life Events", we met two seemingly unrelated souls: Mo Sanmei and Xiaowen.
Mo Sanmei is a down-and-out gangster engaged in the funeral industry, and her life is full of confusion and helplessness about life. He has a weak sense of family and a lack of planning for the future, which is a "trouble" in the eyes of outsiders.
And Xiaowen, a stubborn and uneducated little girl, became lonely because she lost her grandmother. The gears of fate turned quietly, and in an ordinary job, Mo Sanmei unexpectedly took in Xiaowen.
At first, there was a lot of estrangement and distrust between these two marginal figures, who were not related by blood. Mo Sanmei clumsily took care of Xiaowen, while Xiaowen used stubbornness to hide her inner vulnerability.
However, as time went on, a wonderful chemistry began to develop between them. Mo Sanmei learned to care for and protect this stubborn little girl, and Xiaowen gradually let go of her defenses and began to rely on this rough but warm big boy.
They help each other in getting along and face the difficulties of life together. This unique bond became the salvation of two lonely souls. Mo Sanmei began to think about the meaning of life and learned to be responsible and responsible.
Xiaowen rediscovered the feeling of home in this warmth, and slowly walked out of the haze of losing his loved ones. Their stories illustrate the deep emotions between people that transcend blood.
"Life Events" explores profound themes such as life and family through this seemingly simple story. It teaches us that even people on the margins of society can find meaning in each other's warmth.
The story of Mo Sanmei and Xiaowen is like a ray of sunshine in ordinary life, warm and healing. Mo Sanmei, played by Zhu Yilong in the film, completely put aside the burden of idols and interpreted this frustrated little person in life to the fullest.
The interaction between him and the young actor Yang Enyou is natural and smooth, as if they are really a father and daughter who depend on each other. This delicate performance adds realism and touching power to the whole story.
In the heartwarming movie "Life Events", there is a poignant side story hidden - the tragedy of Xiaowen's cousin.
On the surface, his cousin's life seems impeccable: he is wealthy, well-dressed, and has a mother who wants her son to become a Chan and does not hesitate to raise him. However, this seemingly perfect family environment is actually a suffocating golden cage.
When he learned the news of the death of Xiaowen's grandmother, his grandmother, his cousin's reaction was chilling. Not only did he not show a trace of sadness, but instead stimulated Xiaowen with indifferent words: "Your grandmother is dead, and you will never see her again."
This sentence is like a sharp knife, which not only pierces Xiaowen's young heart, but also exposes the insensitivity in his cousin's heart. What's even more embarrassing is that on the second day after my grandmother's body was still cold and the memorial service was about to be held, my cousin didn't care about it and just rushed to Beijing to take the exam.
In the face of his soon-to-be orphaned cousin, he behaves with unusual indifference, as if all this has nothing to do with him. This well-dressed and well-behaved child has long lost the empathy and emotion that a normal child should have.
The cousin's tragedy stems from his mother, a typical "tiger mother" figure. This powerful woman enshrines chicken-blood education as the norm, and stifles the child's nature with coldness and calculation.
She speaks harshly, is extremely aggressive and calculating. In her eyes, her husband is insignificant, and her mother-in-law is even more dispensable. Even after the death of the old man, she still thinks about the belongings of the deceased, showing a despicable greed.
In this twisted family, the cousin is forced to become a copy of his father: he dares to be angry with his mother's tyranny, and suppresses his own nature just to become "the good son of his mother's ideals".
He lived cautiously, for fear that one would accidentally anger this powerful mother. The long-term depression made the cousin indifferent and numb, and lost the vitality and emotion that a normal child should have.
This kind of education method that has suppressed nature for a long time is like a time bomb that can detonate at any time and lead to terrible consequences. The article mentions the appalling case of Wu Xieyu, a top student at Peking University, hinting at the extreme consequences that this type of education can bring.
There is an intriguing detail at the end of the movie: in the plot of Mo Sanmei's search for Xiaowen, the cousin makes a brief appearance and is reciting Martin · Luther · King's famous speech "I have a dream".
Although the movie does not further show the ending of the brother, compared to Xiaowen, who not only found his biological mother in the end, but also gained a father who is closer than his father, the cousin's situation is undoubtedly more pathetic.
Trapped in a golden cage, he loses his emotions, loses himself, and becomes a "perfect" machine that lives according to the expectations of others. This hidden tragedy adds a layer of deep social thinking to the whole movie, reminding us to pay attention to those souls who seem to be happy but are actually painful, and think about what are the real life events.
In this movie "Life Events", which is full of human thinking, Zhu Yilong's performance is undoubtedly a highlight.
With his outstanding performance in the film, he finally won the actor crown of the 35th Golden Rooster Awards, which is both unexpected and reasonable. Zhu Yilong plays Mo Sanmei in the film, a down-and-out gangster engaged in the funeral industry.
In order to perfectly interpret this role, Zhu Yilong completely put aside the burden of idols, and interpreted this little person who is frustrated in life and lacks planning for life. There is confusion and perseverance in his eyes; His movements are sometimes rude, sometimes gentle, portraying a complex little character to life.
It is especially worth mentioning the rivalry between Zhu Yilong and the young actor Yang Enyou, which can be called the finishing touch. The interaction between the two is natural and smooth, as if they are really a father and daughter who depend on each other in the face of adversity.
This tacit performance greatly enhances the realism and appeal of the story. In addition, the rivalry between Zhu Yilong and the old drama bone Luo Jingmin is even more amazing, showing his ability to control different dramas.
This kind of delicate and nuanced performance fully demonstrates Zhu Yilong's strength and potential as an actor. In the selection of the 35th Golden Rooster Awards, Zhu Yilong faced competitors who were all big names in the film industry.
Among them are Wu Jing, who is blessed by the main theme, Shen Teng, who is very popular with the audience, and Xu Zheng, who is very well-connected. These are all actors with a cumulative box office of up to 10 billion, and their qualifications are far better than Zhu Yilong.
However, it was with his outstanding performance in "Life Events" that Zhu Yilong finally defeated these strong opponents and won the title of actor. This result not only proves Zhu Yilong's acting strength, but also highlights the infinite possibilities of small-budget movies.
Zhu Yilong's breakthrough undoubtedly opened a new page for his acting career. In the current film market, "Life Events" may seem a little "childish".
Compared with other entries in the same period, it does not have the magnificent historical texture of "Changjin Lake", lacks the relaxed and romantic atmosphere of "The Myth of Love", and is not as creative and imaginative as "Walking on the Moon Alone".
However, it is this "smallness" that makes "Life Events" closer to reality and more able to touch the heartstrings of the audience. The unique charm of "Life Events" lies in the fact that it uses the stories of ordinary people to explore timeless themes such as life, family, and growth.
Through the interaction between Mo Sanmei and Xiaowen, the movie shows the warmest side of human nature, telling us that the major events in life are not vigorous, but in the warmth of daily life.
At the same time, the hidden storyline of Xiaowen's cousin in the film is like a wake-up call, reminding us to pay attention to those souls who seem to be happy but are actually painful. With its delicate emotional expression and deep human thinking, this film is unique in the hustle and bustle of the film industry.
Its success proves that small-budget films still have their unique charm and far-reaching significance, bringing an unforgettable spiritual journey to the audience, allowing people to find their understanding of life in ordinary stories.