Considering the friendly relations between the "neighbors" of the South, we rarely see films and television works about the war of self-defense and counterattack against Vietnam. As a result, the 1984 film "Garland Under the Mountains" is regarded as a rare "peculiar flower" among the many mountain ranges.
Today, 37 years seem fleeting. Once considered a miraculous masterpiece, this work, which has been enthusiastically sought after and continues to thrive over the past few decades by fans and military fans alike, contains a profound intellectual and artistic value that is expected to dominate similar themes for years to come.
This film is full of youthful passion and deep thinking, and it currently has a 93 ratings. In the past, it has won numerous awards and produced eight top actors, some of whom have made their mark, some have disappeared, some have gone through difficult marriages, and some have left the industry.
Jin Kailai, played by He Wei.
The role of Jin Kailai was played by He Wei, a 28-year-old man from Northeast China. He is both rough and delicate in his performances, showing loyalty to the role in his complaints. He Wei's outstanding performance in the film won him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 5th China Film Golden Rooster Awards and the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 8th Film Hundred Flowers Awards.
As soon as Jin Lai appeared on the stage, his rugged appearance and the shocking lines when he spoke strongly demonstrated his characteristics as a northern man, which formed a sharp difference from the delicate speech and civilized language of the southern soldiers.
When he saw Zhao Mengsheng's "little white face" for the first time, there was a trace of contempt in his eyes. Because Zhao Mengsheng was Xi to brushing his teeth with toothpaste and wiping his face with a white towel, he felt uncomfortable with the simple diet of the grassroots company, and it could be seen at a glance that he was a rich kid living a luxurious life.
As a result, he was ridiculed by Jin Kailai's outspokenness and scolding Huai:
He (Zhao Mengsheng) grew up drinking milk, while I grew up eating sweet potatoes and potatoes, and he ate a meal like a drug, which was his grandmother's Xi.
Jin Lai's series of cold words and sarcasm seem to reveal the fundamental reasons why he has not been promoted and reused for many years, and at the same time, it also makes the audience feel the negative emotions of that era, and quickly shortens the psychological distance between the audience and Jin Lai.
When the company was preparing to go to the front, instructor Zhao Mengsheng was busy carrying out "curve transfers", which was undoubtedly a practice of destroying the morale of the army in the war, and it was also full of unfair treatment of civilian children, which angered Platoon Commander Jin even more
If this mother (Zhao Mengsheng's mother) dares to transfer him back when he is on the front line of the army, if I don't go to Beijing to sue him out of my own pocket, I won't be Jin Lai!
I call the film's ability to pass censorship a miracle, mainly because the film doesn't shy away from this acute issue of the army. Jin Lai's complaint makes the idea of the movie very profound, and it can also bring deep reflection to a large number of audiences, even the high-level back then.
This reflects the appeal and far-reaching influence of art, and at the same time shows its unique artistic appeal. In his view, everything in the war is "fake" and unreal, and art is to restore the historical truth, the war itself, and the human heart. Although these constructive remarks seem to be what Jin Kai said, they are actually questioning, digging deeper, and artistically reproducing the deep-seated problems in the military in the past.
When the army entered the imminent stage of battle, the propaganda officer of the regiment headquarters was sent to the ninth company to check the pre-war mobilization ability of the officers and men. Jin Kailai expressed his dissatisfaction with this kind of "trickster" who was out of touch with the actual situation, and in addition to the fact that he had just been promoted to deputy company commander before he went to the battlefield, he once again "opened fire" mercilessly
He wrote a little book with great words, every word, every sentence shining with golden light. Before the fight, he rewarded me with a die-worthy **, really!
On this occasion, he treated the propaganda officers of the regiment headquarters as high-level leaders as a way to express dissatisfaction with certain issues. When company commander Liang Sanxi criticized him, he used the methods of "rewarding officers" and "humming" to express his dissatisfaction and anger. "I'm an official, and I just want you to know who I am. These two sentences are concise and powerful, containing deep meaning and a strong sense of tension.
The film's continued popularity is mainly due to its courage to face all kinds of problems, rather than simply praising and extolling, making every character seem lifelike, just like ordinary people like Jin Kai in our lives.
When the Ninth Company was ordered to carry out the interspersed mission, the upper leaders criticized its insertion speed for being too slow, and Jin Kai's complaints reached a peak. This kind of line that goes deep into the bone marrow has not appeared in film and television works in the next few decades.
Leaders usually use a ruler to measure the map so that they can understand that this mountain and this road are not walked by peopleIsn't it a person running?Which one is being climbed by someone?
The problems reflected in these complaints may have existed in the early days of the self-defense and counterattack war against Vietnam. The eponymous ** written by Li Cunbao is not groundless, but was created after months of hard work in the front-line troops. As a soldier at that time, Li Cunbao's unique views and deep affection for his family and country further enhanced the reliability of his works.
It is no exaggeration to say that an iron-blooded soldier like Jin Kailai was destined to pay the price of his life from the moment he made his debut. Because Jin Kailai has deep feelings for this country in his heart, and what he said in prison is also the sharpest interpretation of love.
Jin Lai collapsed due to a few bundles of sugar cane, and when I saw it at the time, tears flowed uncontrollably.
What is the definition of responsibility?"We want them to know that we're not doing something bad, we're helping them," he said. "That's true!Cutting down sugar cane from Vietnamese people is a violation of discipline, but Jin Kai describes them as "wolf cubs that can't be fed even by tens of billions!"."In addition, if there is no water for the Ninth Company, then the entire army will be wiped out, which provides moral legitimacy and legitimacy for the operation" chopping sugar cane ".
In Jin Lai's view, those behaviors that violate discipline should not be dealt with by the company commander or instructor, but should be handled by him, the "cannon barrel." This not only shows Jin Lai's courage and sense of responsibility, but also brings him noble qualities.
The biggest contradiction in the plot is that Jin Kai failed to win the honor of third-class merit after the war, which also made the audience shed sad tears.
It is a pity that after He Wei won the award, his works have never received widespread praise and attention. Now, at the age of 65, he has "disappeared without a trace", but the outstanding film and television role of Jin Kailai that he left us will always exist.
Zhao Mengsheng, played by Tang Guoqiang;Zhao Mengsheng's mother is named Wu Shuang and is played by Liu Yansheng.
Tang Guoqiang, who is only 32 years old, has a very high appearance and is definitely a little fresh meat. After the release of "Let the Bullets Fly", he won the love and reputation of the audience with his superb performance and good popularity. However, Tang Guoqiang knows very well that his handsome appearance alone cannot occupy the screen permanently, and his performance in this movie is indeed commendable.
Tang Guoqiang, now known as the "imperial professional", his fame has lasted for a long time. His title as a national first-class actor is not groundless, especially the *** role he has created is deeply loved by the public. Today, at 69 years old, he is still heroic.
In "Garland Under the Mountain", Tang Guoqiang, as a representative of high-ranking cadres, shows through artistic means how this specific group forged indestructible steel in the baptism of blood and fire, and how they changed from fear of death to brave death."
The transformation of Zhao Mengsheng's life is not only full of deep feelings for his family and country, but also reflects his sublimation of ideals during the war. This transformation also reveals his unwavering faith in the face of life and death, culminating in his endless loyalty and deep love for his country.
Zhao Mengsheng is a real rich child, his father is a revolutionary martyr, his mother is a high-ranking ** and once saved the life of Commander Lei, he is also the only son of a revolutionary family, on the surface, he deserves fair and private care.
As a senior leader, Wu Shuang knew in advance that the south might face the threat of war, which made him consider transferring Zhao Mengsheng, the son of his military propaganda officer, to the rear. However, Commander Lei, who was known as the "God of Thunder," strictly forbade the transfer of cadres in government agencies.
Therefore, Wu Shuang chose the strategy of "curve mobilization" to realize his dream. In her opinion, as long as her son can be admitted to university, it is the greatest support for herself and the best reward for herself. She originally thought that if her son could be gilded in the grassroots companies on the front, then he would be able to experience the glory and experience of the troops who participated in the battle, so he was naturally transferred back to the rear.
It is for this reason that Zhao Mengsheng took the way of parachuting and "promoted" from a propaganda officer to the instructor of the Ninth Company, which made us deeply feel Wu Shuang's strong energy and deeply understand his deep meaning as a mother.
However, Zhao Mengsheng, a rich child who has been spoiled since he was a child, has never experienced the hardships of the grassroots company
He is Xi to eating bread and drinking milk, so holding steamed buns in his hand in the cafeteria finds it difficult to swallow;He is passionate about the outdoors and photography, so he does not do physical exercise in the morning, but chooses to rest in the sun;He has become Xi to a well-fed and warm lifestyle, and has completely lost basic self-care skills.
Therefore, in the remote training of the company, his results were the worst;On the training ground, when he was bullied, even the instructor didn't want to see him. But he is such a "unsmiling" soldier!When the messenger washed his clothes, Jin Lai sneered at himAlthough the company commander Liang Sanxi repeatedly accommodated him, when the instructor arrived, the company commander's exhaustion further intensified.
This *** has become the object of ridicule of the entire company.
It wasn't until the war was about to break out that Commander Lei and the company commander completely "woke him up."
Commander Lei's scolding cut off Zhao Mengsheng's passage back to the rear.
Liang Sanxi's scolding touched his inner passion and character.
When the intellectual youth entered the countryside, you young people joined the army one after another because they were afraid of going to the countryside to endure difficulties. Now is the time of battle, and you are risking your lives to return to the big city, get out of here
After a thousand days of training, only a period of troops was used. This kingdom belongs to me as well as to you!
Zhao Mengsheng was reprimanded by the amiable company commander on weekdays, which inspired the manhood in his heart, so he rushed out of the house and shouted loudly out of control
Whether it's a hero or a bear, we can meet on the battlefield!
Zhao Mengsheng experienced his first "forced" transformation, and the second transformation was a huge sacrifice for Jin Kailai. Although in Jin Kailai's eyes, Deputy Company Commander Jin's "mud legs" were despised, Jin Lai's selfless dedication deeply moved Zhao Mengsheng.
Zhao Mengsheng experienced his third and complete transformation, and all of this was a sacrifice made by Liang Sanxi for him.
It is true that this country was founded by Liang Sanxi and Jin Lai, but it is also a descendant of him Zhao Mengsheng. If there were not so many warriors who sacrificed bravely for the country, would he Zhao Mengsheng's "son-in-law life" still be able to continue?
What's more, in this war of blood and fire, the enemy simply cannot distinguish between the descendants of ordinary soldiers and high-ranking officers?In the eyes of the enemy, the children of civilians are "traitors", and they are "lackeys".Although the enemy regards Liang Sanxi as a Chinese and believes that the lives of civilians are also lives, Liang Sanxi is willing to pay the price of his life
While there may be differences in people's economic status, there is no such thing as status in the eyes of the enemy on the battlefield. Zhao Mengsheng has a deep understanding of this, and he also learned that Liang Sanxi has a daughter he has never met.
The company commander sacrificed his life for Zhao Mengsheng, which made him experience a huge transformation from body to mind. When he picked up the grenade and rushed towards the enemy's bunker without hesitation, he was no longer a frivolous rich kid, but completely transformed into a Chinese hero full of blood.
In the end, Liang Sanxi, the representative of justice, the "Little Beijing" full of youthful passion, Jin Lai, who often complains, and Zhao Mengsheng, who is afraid of death, have all become like-minded hot-blooded soldiers in the baptism of war, which makes the core spirit of the whole movie completely ignited.
Now, Liu Yansheng, who plays the national first-class actor and Wu Shuang, is 92 years old. Although she does not appear much in the film, she succeeds in portraying an overly narcissistic, proud, and arrogant noblewoman.
In front of Commander Lei, she lowered her head in shame, and then looked back at those soldiers who died bravely for the country, and the audience seemed to enjoy the cold sweet spring water in the hot summer, and tasted the sweetness to the fullest.
Han Yuxiu, played by Gaike.
Fight, get the women out of here!”
However, the work "Garland Under the Mountain" is different, not only with villains like Wu Shuang, but also with the appearance of Han Yuxiu and Liang Damiang, whose appearances are full of noble emotions, and also show the deep reasons for the emergence of Chinese heroes.
At only 26 years old, Gaike successfully portrayed the character of Han Yuxiu, her beauty is not stunning, like a mimosa hidden in the flowers, calm, restrained, shy, but her gaze is clear, determined, innocent, and at the same time full of traditional female loyalty.
Her feelings for Liang Sanxi are deep, firm and long-lasting. When she touched the relics left by her husband and sat at his grave and wept, her every look, the quivering corners of her mouth and her trembling words spoke of her longing and attachment to the person separated by life and death.
In the depths of Han Yuxiu's heart, Liang Sanxi is not only a soldier who sacrifices his life for the country, but also a pillar of her whole world and spirit. Now that the pillar in her heart has completely collapsed, how can she suppress the tears that poured out like a tide?!
Her love for people is deep and patient, only when she is alone, she will cry silently, and when facing her mother-in-law and others, she does not dare to cry out loud, because she knows that the pain of her mother-in-law losing her child due to old age is also like a knife.
At the end of the movie, we see one of China's most ordinary families, including a mother, a son, a daughter-in-law and a daughter. But now, the only male member of the family has died, leaving only three women from three generations.
When Mrs. Liang asked the question of "how should they survive?", she opened the handkerchief layer by layer with a trembling hand and firmly decided to use the proceeds from the sale of pigs and the pension to pay off her son's debts, which perfectly demonstrated the noble qualities of rural Chinese women. She said she was defending her dignity in her own way. This is exactly the message that is conveyed to the audience in a shocking way:
Although they may seem weak on the outside, they are resilient on the inside.
When Aunt Liang and Han Yuxiu walked to the cemetery, they called softly in an inseparable tone: "Mother is gone." At this time, the audience in the entire cinema was immersed in sadness, and some even wanted to rush into the screen and shout "Mother."
Although the film of Han Yuxiu and Liang Damiang only has a few scenes and a few lines, it makes the whole movie full of emotion and tears again. More importantly, the film has significantly improved in terms of ideology and artistic penetration, and this performance is undoubtedly amazingWhat is the success of "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit"? !
Gaike rose to fame for playing the role of Han Ok-so, which also earned her nominations for the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers. If the trajectory of her life remains the same, I believe that Mr. Gaike's achievements in film and television art will be immeasurable.
However, due to an unexpected encounter, her fate takes a huge turn.
During the filming of the movie "Garland Under the Mountain", Gaike met Zhou Siren, a Chinese-American businessman who was ten years older than her. The then 36-year-old was not only urbane and easy-going, but also a business genius who ran large corporations in the United States and Beijing.
In the United States in the eighties, it had a huge attraction for the Chinese and was seen as a symbol of advancement, development, equality and freedom. If readers are interested in this, they can get an insight into the phenomenon of "going abroad" at that time.
Ancient wise men once said that heroes love beauty. Conversely, the same is true of beautiful people.
It is precisely because of Zhou Siren's unremitting pursuit of Gaike that the 26-year-old Beijing girl began her first love, and the flame of love cannot be contained. A few months later, Geck successfully entered the University of California in the United States to continue his master's degree in art.
Her married life with Zhou Siren came together naturally. After the two got married in 1985, they lived very happily. Gaike enjoyed the bird-like lifestyle, and after giving birth to her daughter, she started her family life again and became a happy full-time housewife.
Life is full of unpredictable blessings and misfortunes, and such happy times come to an abrupt end in just five years. It was one of the most important life experiences of my life. In 1990, Zhou Siren died of a sudden myocardial infarction, which caused the grief-stricken Gaike to lose more than 10 pounds in just a few days.
Gaike later recalled: Zhou Siren did not leave a last word before he died, which caused the Zhou family to deliberately embarrass her, she did not get any inheritance, she could only take her 3-year-old daughter with her, and the only remaining option was to return to China.
After Gaike returned to China, he wanted to re-enter the film and television industry for the sake of his livelihood, but he suddenly realized that the entertainment industry had undergone a "earth-shaking" change. He finds that his once glorious times have changed dramatically and now only plays minor roles in a few films, but at the same time amasses some wealth.
In 1996, Gaick returned to the United States with his nine-year-old daughter, who he wanted to receive an American education. However, this "turning back" led her through another marriage, which, unfortunately, continues to end.
Living alone with her daughter can be challenging, no matter where she is. She was almost fifty years old when she accompanied her in the United States, her second marriage, and soon after, she married an American man with two children.
It's really hard to be a stepmom!Especially considering the huge difference in nationality and educational concepts between the two parties, Gaike originally hoped to find a big tree that could provide him with shelter, but he did not expect his second marriage to end in just two years.
In 2003, inspired by his daughter, Gaike decided to return to China and devote himself to show business. Although he enjoys high praise in the industry as a "mother professional", his acting career has not returned to its former glory, and although he has participated in many works, his popularity is still not high.
It is no exaggeration to say that the era in which she lived, once lost, would never return. However, she has been trying to find her own happiness and has paid a lot for it. Hey, in this life, who can describe it exactly?
Lei Zhen, played by Tong Chao.
Lei Zhen, the commander who is respected as "Thor" in the army, is honest and selfless, and is especially good at commanding the army with an iron fist.
The role of Lei Zhen is played by the 60-year-old national first-class actor Tong Chao, his performance style is very similar to the character in the movie, his words are firm and powerful, his actions are decisive and decisive, he is full of deep love for the management of the army, and shows endless loyalty to the party and the people's army.
In the movie, the most heart-warming scene is the moment when Captain Lei drops his hat and scolds his mother. At that time, I was directing operations at the front, and as soon as I received the order, I rushed to the airport. Because Zhao Mengsheng's mother called ** to the front-line command headquarters, Lei Zhen felt unacceptable to this practice of entering the battlefield through the back door.
Therefore, Captain Lei showed a passionate scene:
Grandma, she actually walked through the back door and came to my bloody battlefield. Who she is, what her name is, why she is here. My heart was sour, and tears couldn't help but come out of my eyes. I reprimanded her harshly in **, Lei didn't care if she was the wife of the heavenly lord or the wife of the earthly lord.
I beat him out and said, "How can you do this!".Go through the back door?Really?I, Lei, let his son carry the explosives bag first - go blow up the bunker!His son, I said your mother, do you still want to go when you look like this?Conduct a bombing operation for the bunker!Oh my son!!
The dialogues in the movie that sharply criticize and dig up the desertion deeply touched the hearts of the audience!In the film "Soldier Assault" there is a scene where there is a fierce clash between a young officer and a soldier. This also made Zhao Mengsheng feel extremely embarrassed offstage, and at the same time, he also deeply reflected on the mental and physical behavior of Zhao Mengsheng and his children.
Commander Lei represented the senior leaders of the army, and his speech that was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and his attitude of equal treatment ignited the fighting passion of many officers and men, and the warm applause of the audience was a true portrayal of "unity."
Such a powerful army is destined to be invincible!
Regrettably, two years after the filming of this film was completed, Mr. Tong Chao was partially paralyzed due to four consecutive cerebral thrombosis attacks, and the "Captain Lei", who once made us deeply respected, lost the ability to speak.
In 2005, Mr. Tong Chao died of illness at the age of 80. On the day of his death, the whole country was immersed in grief. Since then, there has never been a figure of "Captain Lei" in this world."
Playing the male protagonist Liang Sanxi is Mr. Lu Xiaohe, who is now 76 years old, which is very easy to understand;His actor has also gone from an unknown to a smash hit, becoming a big man in my country's film and television industry. In this movie, there are also two top actors in the later stage, they are 61-year-old Ni Dahong and 71-year-old Siqin Gaowa this year.
The person in ** is named Ni Dahong.
The second person on the left is Ni Dahong.
Siqin Gaowa plays Jin Kailai's spouse in the play.
Those who were once peerless have now experienced 37 years of vicissitudes of time, and the former glory has disappeared.
However, the movie "Garland Under the Mountain" is destined to be like an old wine, with a more intense aroma and a long aftertaste over time.