"The New Biography of Ah Chao" is a comedy film produced by Zhujiang Film Studio and directed by Wang Weiyi, released in 1984.
The storyline of the movie mainly revolves around Du Xiaoxi, a young worker who does not learn and has no skills, and can only mess around. Du Xiaoxi is an ordinary factory worker who has nothing to do all day long, idle, and spends his days wandering. He doesn't have any special skills or talents, and he doesn't have any pursuits and goals for life. His philosophy of life is to "mess around" and get by.
However, there will always be some unsatisfactory things in life. Du Xiaoxi lost his job because of the reform of the factory, which put him in a difficult situation. Without an income, his life became more difficult, and he ran into walls everywhere. At this time, he began to reflect on his attitude and values towards life, and whether he should continue to live a mixed life.
After experiencing all kinds of setbacks and tribulations, Du Xiaoxi finally woke up and was determined to change his fate. He began to work hard to learn various skills and knowledge to improve his abilities and qualities. He worked hard to stop messing around, but to be a useful person.
The film is not only a comedy, but also an allegory. It tells the audience through Du Xiaoxi's story: life can't be messed up, there must be goals and pursuits. Only by continuous efforts and persistence can we realize the value of our lives.