The movie "Retrograde Life" tells the story of an elderly programmer named Gao Zhilei. He graduated from Tongji University, is an engineer engaged in computer algorithms, and is the head of the development team of a large Internet company. He has a house in a big city, a stable family, and a cute child, and he seems to be living a good life. However, one morning, he suddenly found out that he had been made redundant, and the news turned his life upside down.
In the movie, Gao Zhilei encountered many practical problems, such as stock market turmoil, falling housing prices, and the prohibitive cost of medical treatment. These problems are not just his own troubles, in fact, many people are facing these difficulties. This movie is quite courageous, it directly touches on these sensitive issues, and through Gao Zhilei's experience, we see that midlife crises are actually quite common.
After Gao Zhilei lost his job, he began to look for a job everywhere, but it was particularly difficult to find it. In two months, he sent more than a thousand resumes, and almost no one paid attention to him. In order not to worry his family, he pretended to go to work every day, but in fact he was wandering outside. During this period, he was also deceived by some job search agencies, which made him even more financially stressed.
After many failures, Gao Zhilei finally decided to deliver food so that he could at least support his family. Although he used to be a great technologist, he had to adapt to a whole new set of rules in this new industry – the way of working controlled by algorithms. Through his transformation, this story shows the relationship between modern people and technology, and how small and powerless individuals seem in front of the system.
In the movie, Gao Zhilei and other delivery workers are running around busy city streets, and they have to complete tasks in a short time and face strict grading criteria. These difficulties not only test their physical strength, but also reflect the problems encountered by many people in reality. Through these stories, the film reveals the social problems hidden behind algorithms and asks a key question: Why are those who work hard not getting their due?
But "Retrograde Life" is not just a film that reveals social issues, it also sends a positive message. Even in the most difficult times, people can find the bright spots and hope in life. For example, although the guy who slammed the door was in tattered clothes, he was very gentle in front of his family; The single mother who delivered food received unexpected help from others on a rainy night; After experiencing an argument, Daikoku expresses his yearning for a better life. These small details depict how people are able to remain optimistic and strong even in the face of adversity.
The film especially emphasizes the importance of family. No matter how difficult the outside world is, home will always be our strongest support. Gao Zhilei's wife Xiao Ni, daughter Jiajia and parents all gave him unlimited support and encouragement. The love and care of his family is his strength to face difficulties.
The actors in the film played very well and played all the roles alive. The old man played by Wang Xiao who slammed the door was still optimistic in the face of the difficulties of life; Jia Bing's stationmaster Zhu, his humor and positive energy made him the soul of the team. Feng Bing's big black performance was particularly strong; The roles played by Wu Jiakai and Liu Meihan also convey the positive attitude of young people.
To put it simply, the movie "Retrograde Life" shows the strength and courage of modern people in the face of various difficulties through some real and touching stories. This film not only makes us think deeply about the current state of society, but also praises perseverance and hope like a song. It tells us that no matter what stage of life we are in, we should never give up on the pursuit of a better tomorrow.