Southern Expedition and Northern War Feng Zhe: Tragic Life and Marriage Tragedy
The encounter between a new star in the film industry and a girl in the theater troupe
Feng Zhe, a son of a rich family born in Foshan, Guangzhou, in 1921, has lived a worry-free life since he was a child. He received a good education and studied at St. John's University in Shanghai, where he was a veritable top student. And his talent is not limited to academics, after stepping into the film industry, he quickly emerged and became a dazzling new star, starring in many films such as "Victory Reunion" and "Southern Expedition and Northern War", which are deeply loved by the audience. In contrast, Zhang Guangru's background is much more bumpy. Born in Yibin, Sichuan Province in 1930, she was sent to the opera troupe at the age of 9 and began a difficult academic career. While children of the same age were still playing carefree, she was already crawling around on the stage and going through hardships.
The early days of a sweet marriage
On May 7, 1949, this man and woman from very different backgrounds came together driven by love and entered the palace of marriage hand in hand. In the early days of their marriage, their lives were full of sweetness. Feng Zhe took care of Zhang Guangru in every way, whether it was watching dramas, listening to concerts, or bits and pieces of daily life, he tried his best to meet his wife's needs, which made Zhang Guangru feel unprecedented happiness. Zhang Guangru's career also ushered in a turning point at this time, she entered the China Youth Art Theater for further study, her acting skills were further improved, and her career gradually took off.
Multiple blows of fate
However, the good times did not last long, and the married life of the golden boy and girl soon encountered twists and turns. In 1954, Zhang Guangru had two miscarriages, and finally had her fallopian tubes removed due to physical reasons, losing her fertility. This is undoubtedly a huge blow to her desire to have her own children. In the same year, Feng Zhe was also unfortunately infected with schistosomiasis during filming and had to remove his spleen and pancreas. The couple seemed to be tricked by fate and suffered heavy blows one after another.
As a result, Zhang Guangru became moody, her inner inferiority complex and suspicion were infinitely magnified, and she often lost control of her emotions without warning. Although Feng Zhe loves his wife deeply, he doesn't know how to appease her emotions, and the marriage between the two has cracked. In 1957, Zhang Guangru decided to return to Sichuan for development, which undoubtedly exacerbated the estrangement between the two, and they began to live separately.
The double dilemma of career and family
Feng Zhe's career also suffered a major setback at this time. In 1961, he was demoted, expelled from the party, and transferred to Eying Studio due to a misunderstanding. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to him, who has always been smooth sailing. He tries to recoup what he has lost by working hard, but fate doesn't seem to be going to let him go. In 1965, his mother died of liver cancer. This series of blows made Feng Zhe almost out of breath.
And Zhang Guangru did not give him enough support and understanding at this time. In early 1966, she not only refused to reconcile, but also kicked Feng Zhe out of the house and leaked his private words. This series of actions undoubtedly sprinkled another handful of salt on Feng Zhe's already scarred heart.
Lonely death
Under the double blow of career and family, Feng Zhe gradually fell into the abyss of despair. He tried to get out of the situation by various means, but in the end he couldn't get out of the shadows. On June 2, 1969, the once glamorous film superstar chose to commit suicide and left this world alone. His death is not only regrettable, but also full of emotion for his married life.
The asymmetry between love and marriage
Looking back on the marriage process of Feng Zhe and Zhang Guangru, it is not difficult to find that although their love is romantic, their marriage is full of unequalities. Feng Zhe was born wealthy, well-educated, and had a successful career; Zhang Guangru, on the other hand, was born in poverty, experienced hardships in his early years, and was full of inferiority complex and suspicion. This huge difference in background, personality, and experience has laid a hidden danger for their marriage. When life takes its turns, they lack the courage and determination to face difficulties together, which eventually leads to the breakdown of their marriage.
The interweaving of character and fate
Zhang Guangru's character is undoubtedly one of the important reasons for the tragedy of her marriage. She has low self-esteem and suspicion due to her past experiences, and this personality is especially evident in marriage. She often lost control of her emotions because of some trivial things, and her suspicion and dissatisfaction with Feng Zhe gradually escalated. Although Feng Zhe loves his wife deeply, he doesn't know how to appease her emotions, let alone how to communicate with her. This personality disagreement exacerbated their marital crisis.
Helplessness under the double blow of career and family
Feng Zhe's major setback in his career is undoubtedly a major turning point in his life. He used to be so beautiful, but in the blink of an eye, he fell off the altar. This huge gap is difficult for him to accept. And the difficulties of family life made it even worse for him. He tried to regain what he had lost by working hard, but fate did not give him any respite. Under the double blow of career and family, he finally chose the extreme way to end his life.
The influence of social background and helplessness
Of course, we can't ignore the influence of the social background on Feng Zhe's fate at that time. It was a time of change and turmoil, and the fate of the individual was often carried by the torrent of the times. Feng Zhe's experience also reflects the helplessness and struggle of people in that era. He tried to change his fate through his own efforts, but in the end he could not escape the tragic end.
Summary: Cherishing and tolerance is the true meaning of marriage
Feng Zhe's life trajectory is full of tragedy, from a movie superstar with infinite scenery to a tragic male protagonist who died alone, his experience is embarrassing. His married life was full of twists and turns and regrets, and his love story with Zhang Guangru finally ended in tragedy. By combing through Feng Zhe's life experience, this article allows us to see how a talented but ill-fated man is going to a dead end step by step.
At the same time, this story also reminds us to cherish and tolerate each other more when facing love and marriage. Marriage is not simply two people living together, but requires both parties to work together and face the difficulties and challenges in life together. Only when we learn to cherish and tolerate each other can we make our marriage better and longer. I hope that everyone who is struggling in marriage can learn from this story, cherish the people in front of them, and create a happy future together.