The TV series "Flowers" is becoming more and more fascinating, and I have chased the part that has already aired three times in a row, and each time it brings new feelings and surprises. Director Wong Kar-wai's detailed arrangement and grasp is truly breathtaking, and his talent speaks for itself. The Shanghainese version and the Mandarin version each have their own unique charms, and the former can make people feel the most original emotions. This drama has aroused strong resonance among the audience, and many people have produced ** to interpret "Flowers", and their expressions are also very exciting. Perhaps this drama is the only one that has been so fanatically followed by so many viewers.
Here, let's try to interpret this drama from another angle, that is, what kind of thoughts and consciousness does director Wong Kar-wai want to convey to the audience through this work?I summed up four words, that is, "love is priceless". First, let's take a look at the relationship between Uncle Grandpa (pronounced ya so in Shanghainese) and Po. From the beginning of the acquaintance to the end of the uncle wholeheartedly and conscientiously to help Mr. Bao take care of the business, his affection, care and firm support for Mr. Bao in his eyes, and in order to help Mr. Bao did not hesitate to intercede with his niece, this is also the only time the old man begged for someone. You can see the deep friendship and weight contained in it.
In fact, Uncle and Bao's family should be old acquaintances, and they have been blessed by Bao's ancestors. Uncle once said: "Your grandfather's grandfather is a landlord, and your grandfather is a capitalist", and your uncle was crawling in the ** market when he was young (17-18 years old), which shows that the relationship between him and the Bao family should not be ordinary. Therefore, Ah Bao came to ask his uncle to go out of the mountain to teach him to do business, which contains deep friendship and righteousness. Next, let's take a look at the relationship between Mr. Bao and Reiko.
Mr. Bao was helped by Reiko and Ling Hong in Tokyo, one was to help him meet his boss, and the other was to pour food for him when Mr. Bao was dining, and said to him: "Don't talk nonsense, eat quickly", this kind of kind and natural hometown compatriots affection, so that Mr. Bao, who is far away from home, deeply understands family affection and righteousness. Later, Mr. Bao could open a restaurant on Jinxian Road and give it to Lingzi, which also showed the depth of affection. Uncle also repeatedly said to Mr. Bao that don't be trapped in love in the relationship with Reiko, which is also Bao's weakness, because he cares very much about love. The reason why the Japanese in Tokyo helped Po was because he drank the banlan root given by Po when he was sick in Shanghai, which was also out of love.
Ah Bao and Da Mao grew up together since childhood, and "he represents me", this sentence expresses the trust between them and the feelings accumulated over the years. The action of the two of them raising their collars is actually the signature action of Xu ** and Ding Li in "Shanghai Tang", and it is also a symbol of the good brothers in life and death between the two. The scene of Wen Zhaolun's cameo appearance in the hotel may have surprised many people. After all, there are many big-name stars in Hong Kong, why did they choose Wen Zhaolun?Many young people may not have seen his performances in TV series such as "Intolerable". But it was these works, especially the song "What Do You Want in Life" he sang, that made Wen Zhaolun a high-profile first-line star at that time, and the limelight was even no less than Andy Lau.
Although in the play, he plays the role of a middle-aged uncle, he is still a handsome guy who has attracted much attention. Mr. Fan and Ms. Wang gradually developed from business partners to friends in the play. Whether it was commissioned by Mr. Bao or spontaneously, Mr. Fan helped Miss Wang wholeheartedly. The love between Mr. Bao and Li Li is more out of the morality of the rivers and lakes, which also reveals a trace of heroic sympathy. Although there was a sprout of love later, in the end it was still difficult to escape the sinister reality of the rivers and lakes. Mr. Bao's sentence "If you want to win, two people win, and if you want to lose, one person loses" shows the side of his narrow spirit. In the relationship between the characters in the play, the emotional twists and turns between Mr. Bao and Miss Wang are the most profound. Wang is the noble person of Mr. Bao.
The first part of the love is that Wang was worried that Mr. Bao would have an accident in Zhuji, so he drove to the rescue, and almost died in a car accident. In addition, in order to promote the business of Fan and Bao, Wang shuttled back and forth, which eventually contributed to the success of the Sanyang brand. The most touching thing is that Mr. Bao was willing to bear a loud slap from Jin Meilin for Miss Wang, and then looked back at Wang and said, "It's okay!."This scene deeply demonstrated Mr. Bao's affection for Wang, and Wang jumped up to seek justice. I believe this scene will touch all the audiences who have a certain experience and trigger tears in their hearts.
Regarding the feelings of the characters in the play and their own perceptions, some people may say that "the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit", but in fact, people who have experienced the business of the rivers and lakes for many years will understand that they should not be sloppy in the word love. A person who does not pay attention to affection may be able to make a huge fortune for a while, but it will be difficult to go further in the end. Having lived in Shanghai for nearly 30 years, I have witnessed the prosperity of dining centers such as Huanghe Road, Wujiang Road, Zhapu Road, and Yunnan Road, as well as the bars that later sprung up on Hengshan Road. It all passed away like a cloud of smoke, and I went from a young guy to a middle-aged uncle. People with a certain amount of experience can better understand the situation at that time, and this drama is deeply emotional.
Although many people claim that Shanghainese people are xenophobic, I must admit that this phenomenon does exist. Over the years, however, I have had a very different feeling about Shanghai. Shanghai carries the profound heritage of Shanghai-style culture, and people abide by the rules and attach importance to affection. It can be difficult to negotiate business for the first time because they are very calculating, but once they start working together, they will be honest and compliant. Even when talking about a deal, they will suggest that you raise the ** level a little so as not to lose money. Business has a price, but love is priceless. In places where people gather, there are always various interpersonal relationships, which do not mean deceit, but a kind of human sophistication.