Through the performances of two girls, Anson Lee and July, the film explores the intricacies of women's friendships that travel through adolescence, adulthood, and time.
Think of life as a robe of beauty, and the threads woven into this robe are intertwined with laughter, tears, shared secrets, and eternal truths. This is the essence of Zeng Guoxiang's "July and Ansheng". When we first met July and Ansheng, they were high school students. They were inseparable confidants in the energetic and chaotic high school years. Their bond seems unbreakable and is a bulwark against the world. But time, however, seems to have another plan.
The beauty of this film lies in the nuanced portrayal of their friendship. In their relationship, there are strong loyalties, whispered dreams, and the exciting pains that come with growing together. There are also betrayals, wordless hurts, and parting ways.
Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun breathed life into Li Ansheng and July with extraordinary sensitivity. Their performances convey the unspoken depth of affection between them and the bittersweet pain of separation. Their eyes are full of power, their smiles linger, and their tears and innocence resonate.
The film's soundtrack also plays a crucial role, weaving a melancholic symphony of melancholy. Composer Yoji Hisaishi's ** subtly emphasizes the undercurrent of emotion, which gradually increases the joy and falls into a melancholy calm.
July & Ansheng is not just a movie, it's an expression of a way of life. It is a mirror that reflects the complexity of female friendship, the bittersweetness of time, and the tenacity of the human spirit. This movie, which should make you unforgettable, will provoke introspection and challenge our preconceived notions of "soul mates". Movies