"Everything Grows" is a youth romance movie directed by Li Yu and starring Han Geng, Fan Bingbing, Qi Xi, etc., adapted from Feng Tang's name**. The film was released in Chinese mainland on April 17, 2015 and received good box office and word of mouth. So, what does the film want to say?
The story of "Everything Grows" takes place in the 90s of the 20th century, mainly telling the story of medical university student Qiushui (played by Han Geng) in the entanglement between two girls - Bai Lu (played by Qi Xi) and Liu Qing (played by Fan Bingbing), as well as his youth with a group of bad friends.
Qiushui is a talented boy who likes to write martial arts** and is also good at medical knowledge. He once had an unforgettable first love, but was disheartened by the unexpected death of his girlfriend Xiaoman (played by Li Meng). Later, he and Bai Lu, who was in the same class, began a bland and stable relationship. Bai Lu is a self-disciplined and gentle girl who cares and trusts Qiushui very much, and also supports his writing dream.
However, Qiushui's life changed after he met Liu Qing. Liu Qing is a mature and amorous woman, the wife of Qiushui's medical teacher, Mr. Bai (played by Sha Yi). She fell in love with Qiushui at first sight and took the initiative to seduce him, allowing him to experience unprecedented passion and excitement. Qiushui is also attracted by Liu Qing's charm and falls into an ambiguous relationship that is both painful and happy. He didn't want to hurt Bai Lu, nor did he want to give up Liu Qing, which eventually led to a tragedy.
The main characters of "Everything Grows" are Qiushui, Bai Lu and Liu Qing, and their love is also the core content of the movie. Their love can be summed up in three words: innocence, blandness, and madness.
Qiushui and Bai Lu's love is innocent, they met and fell in love on campus, without too many worldly considerations and interference. Their love is plain, they don't have too much romance and surprises, only daily getting along and supporting each other. Their love is also fragile, they don't have much trust and communication, only superficial harmony and stability.
Qiushui and Liu Qing's love is crazy, they met and fell in love by chance, with ulterior secrets and dangers. Their love is passionate, and they have strong desires and impulses, desperate for pleasure and fulfillment. Their love is also ruined, they have sins and regrets that they can't get rid of, and finally come to a tragic end.
The theme of "Everything Grows" is youth and love, and it wants to express the various feelings and choices that a young person experiences in the process of growing up, as well as the influence and inspiration of these feelings and choices on him. The moral of the movie is multiple, which can be understood from the following aspects:
The film reflects the social landscape and youth culture of the 90s, shows the life and mentality of medical students in that era, and also reveals the social problems and moral crises of that era.
The movie ** The essence and value of love, compare the advantages, disadvantages and influences of different types of love, and also put forward the responsibilities and obligations of love, as well as the loyalty and trust of love.
The film expresses nostalgia and praise for youth, recalls the beauty and madness of youth, and also reflects on the ignorance and regret of youth, as well as the growth and harvest of youth.
In short, "Everything Grows" is a film that shows the youth and love of medical students in the 90s, and it wants to express the various feelings and choices that a young person experiences in the process of growing up, as well as the impact and inspiration of these feelings and choices on him. It is a movie worth watching, which not only allows us to feel the atmosphere and style of that era, but also makes us think about our own youth and love, as well as our own life and values.