Little people in big times

Maureen 2022-04-19 09:03:12

It is a movie worth watching. Under the torrent of the times, it is not only the dusk of Qingbingwei, but also the dusk of the samurai class. As her daughter said, he may be unfortunate in the eyes of others, but I think there are two sentences that may be more suitable for him: the first sentence, those who know me say I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want; second As the saying goes, if you are rich, you will help the world, and if you are poor, you will be alone. He is just a low-class warrior, and his fifty-shik salary makes him poor. In addition to his wife's chronic illness, even if he is a part-time worker, it is not enough for him. Except for the samurai sword, perhaps his life is no different from that of a peasant. Before the Meiji Restoration, the true state of the low-ranking samurai in Japan was revealed. Even though he was so down, he insisted on the samurai's creed (I will not discuss the right and wrong of the traditional Japanese samurai creed, because as a samurai in that era, he adhered to the samurai's creed, just like a traditional Chinese scholar adhered to the way of a gentleman, but Everyone insists on different things), from being forced to compete with others in order to protect Jiang Peng, to the fact that the Fan Lord ordered him to fight after learning that he was the head coach, we gradually learned what kind of body he was under his ragged clothes. , even though his martial arts skills are high but he never shows it, and even though he lives in poverty, he is unwilling to make meritorious deeds with other people's lives.

In just a short life, there are often eight or nine unsatisfactory people, and we can only often think about one or two things, but this does not mean to follow the trend, on the contrary, it is to keep the original heart while adhering to the principle. While keeping the Dao, do not complain about the injustice of fate, and find inner satisfaction. In this Dao, in addition to our ability to settle down, there are also principles we believe in. As a samurai, Qingbingwei's superb martial arts and adherence to the samurai creed perfectly interpret this.

Finally, let's talk about other points that are more touching in the play.

First, the culture of China and Japan is really a blend of water and milk. The Analects of Confucius taught in the classroom in the drama and the Heart Sutra recited by the old mother all reflect this. I hope that the two ethnic groups with such a mixed culture can live in harmony forever in the future. .

Second, the dialogue between Qingbingwei and Jiang Peng's brother when they were fishing on the riverside. Love makes people impulsive, but the life of chai, rice, oil and salt brings people back to reality. How many people can withstand the test in the face of an empty rice tank.

Third, the dialogue between the two samurai before the final duel is more like a dirge of the samurai era. What's the sin of the samurai, but fate played a bigger joke on him.

For more details, let's go to the movie and experience it by yourself, such as the confession of Qingbingwei before the final duel, the scene processing of the final duel, etc. I believe there is always something that can make you feel.

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Extended Reading
  • Elton 2022-03-30 09:01:11

    Although it doesn't have an exciting ending like "Hidden Sword and Ghost Claw", there is a touch of warmth behind the plain story. Yoji Yamada is too powerful. I watched three movies adapted from Fujisawa Shuhei's works. This is the best.

  • Bryce 2022-03-29 09:01:09

    At the end of the curtain, an office worker with a sword, a monthly salary of fifty stone, a wooden sword without a sharp edge, returning home early in the sunset, Qingbingwei at dusk, happy for three years

The Twilight Samurai quotes

  • Kayano Iguchi: Father, If I learn to do needlework someday I can make kimonos. But what good will book learning ever do me?

    Seibei Iguchi: Well, it probably won't ever be as useful as needlework. But you know, book learning gives you the power to think. However the world might change, if you have the power to think you'll always survive somehow. That's true for boys and for girls. All right?

    Kayano Iguchi: Yes.

  • Seibei Iguchi: I am ashamed to say that over many years of hardship with two daughters, a sick wife and an aged mother, I have lost the desire to wield a sword. A serious fight, the killing of a man, requires animal ferocity and calm disregard for one's own life. I have neither of those within me now. Perhaps in a month... alone with the beasts in the hills I could get them back. But tomorrow, I am afraid, is completely impossible.