Du Yulu's funeral was attended by only six people, which makes one ponder his life's experiences and his hidden low-key and independence. In 1941, Du Yulu was born in a farming family in Tieling, Northeast China. In his childhood, he was influenced by his sister's study**, and he developed a strong desire for the stage.
However, ** is not an area that he is favored for. Despite this, guided by his sister, he embarked on the path of drama performance. During this period of study, the encounter with Zhu Yongyu became a turning point in his life.
In 1956, he successfully entered Harbin Normal University. During her time at the school, Du Yulu actively participated in drama rehearsals and was active on the stage as a drama actor for a long time. His performances have been highly acclaimed.
After graduating, in the face of the challenges of the special era, he had to temporarily bid farewell to his stage career and accept the arrangement of decentralized study. Such a transformation may have been an important turning point in his life.
The advent of the special era has brought great challenges to Du Yulu's career. He was forced to leave the stage and become a porter at the train station.
Although the job is hard and meager, Du Yulu still perseveres. Later, through the transfer of contacts, he successfully transferred to work in the grain depot, which not only increased his income, but also improved his life.
It was not until 1970 that the theater reopened and Du Yulu was able to reappear on the stage. For the next ten years, he worked as an acting artist in the theater, but due to the current situation, his roles were often arranged by the leadership, which made him think about how to improve his acting skills.
It wasn't until 1979 that Du Yulu had the opportunity to get involved in film and television dramas, although he was 38 years old at the time. He participated in the film and television drama "The Spy", but he was just an ordinary role and did not attract the attention of the public.
In 1997, Du Yulu's acting career took a turn for the better. He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his outstanding performance, which attracted the attention of director Hu Mei. In the end, he played the role of Zhang Tingyu in "Yongzheng Dynasty", and vividly interpreted the characteristics of the role.
In college, 18-year-old Du Yulu fell in love with her classmate Zhu Yongyu, and the two devoted themselves to drama creation together.
In 1960, after graduation, they were assigned to the Harbin Drama Theater, and Zhu Yongyu's parents were not optimistic about this relationship. Du Yulu's supporter, Zhu Yongyu, has always been a staunch supporter of Du Yulu in the face of family responsibilities and social pressure, and this support has never wavered.
This continuous support has strengthened Du Yulu's determination to succeed in her career. In order to win the approval of Zhu Yongyu's parents, he continued to increase his investment, especially in theater performances.
With the steady development of their careers, in the end, they decided to marry happily and enter the palace of marriage. Despite not having a rich life, they enjoyed a happy time together in their home with a simple office furnishings.
However, no one could have foreseen what would change dramatically in the next five years. The social turmoil forced Du Yulu's drama troupe to disband, and he himself was criticized for this, and was finally sent to **.
At the beginning, Du Yulu was in a heavy mood every day. The warmth of his wife became the most solid pillar in his difficult years. Three angelic children, waiting for his return at the doorstep, become the motivation for him to give up without giving up.
Despite the gradual stabilization of society, Du Yulu's income has always been restricted, and her livelihood has become an insurmountable problem. He had to travel between the construction site, the restaurant, and the grain station to taste all the flavors of the world.
In the midst of hard work, he has an insatiable desire for the stage. As an ordinary person, if he wants to shine again, he must find opportunities in his daily life and put in extraordinary efforts.
During one shoot, extreme physical discomfort left him in a heavy predicament. The results of the hospital's examination ruthlessly reveal the harsh reality of cancer. The wife's eyes were full of reluctance, and the children put down their affairs and immediately returned to him.
In the face of this challenge, his emotions remained the same. He comforted his wife, returned to the crew immediately after bearing ** alone, and continued to fight for his dream.
In 2020, when the global pandemic swept through, Du Yulu unfortunately suffered from lung cancer and finally passed away in the early morning of February 21. Although his wife Zhu Yongjue cared for him, fate was ruthless, and he bid farewell to the world.
On that Chinese New Year's Eve, he told his family not to be overly extravagant and to invite only close relatives to participate. At the last moment, he clasped his wife's hand and whispered: "We will meet again." ”
Zhu Yongjue was immersed in a long period of grief, and only 6 people attended Du Yulu's funeral. In the company of her children, she gradually believed that she would meet Du Yulu again in her life and gradually get rid of the shadows.
Three years have passed, and Du Yulu is still alive in people's memories. His passing is a great loss to the art world, but his passion and dedication to his acting career will live on forever.