Utopian beauty

Gerda 2022-04-20 09:02:22

When the film first came out, I didn't pay much attention to it, because I didn't seem to know anyone on the cast list except Chen Chong, so this film was piled up and piled in my clutter, and I forgot and forgot until One day, I don't know which Apple K ended up. After 4 years, I watched this movie that made me miss it countless times.
The Chinese director has a good grasp of the traditional shackles of the Chinese people. The emotional conflicts of homosexuality, year-end love, arranged marriage, etc. are fully reflected in the film. With a humorous and relaxed atmosphere, it is said, so there is no suffocation or depression. Chen Chong's acting skills are the highlight of the whole film. She accurately captures a 48-year-old single mother's unexpected pregnancy by being caught off guard and letting it flow. Affection.
In China, homosexuality always seems to be associated with perversion and filth. Seeing that will and vivian are naturally attracted and attracted, naturally love and stay with each other, but it is so comfortable, when will tears and said to his mother "mum" , I love you, but, I am a gay", can you feel her inner struggle and relief? I admire Vivian's understanding and dedication to love. Are there still people who are so committed to their lover these days? Give me a vivian, even if I lose the whole world, so what?
The ending of the film is a happy reunion, which is really commendable. Although it is as difficult to achieve as utopia, why should we demand the courage and beautiful wishes that the film brings us?

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Extended Reading
  • Cassandra 2022-03-24 09:03:27

    Group play is wonderful

  • Fredrick 2022-03-19 09:01:08

    The ending is very bright, too bright to be a little unreal.

Saving Face quotes

  • Wil: How did you find out she was...?

    Wai Po - Grandma: The receptionist at the Manhattan clinic is married to one of Grandpa's former students.

    Wil: [in English] One billion Chinese people, two degrees of separation.

  • Wai Gung - Grandpa: [in Mandarin] How can I not feel shame? My own rotten flesh has gotten pregnant without a husband. You don't think people will laugh at me? The professor speaks big words but can't control his own daughter?

    Wai Po - Grandma: Old man, this situation won't improve with yelling.