Chinese, is it good to lose face?

Chris 2022-01-18 08:02:51

As Chinese, we know how much the word "face" weighs. It is because of the face of college entrance examination, that of looking for a job for the sake of face, and nothing to do without getting married and buying a house can do without face. So there was the mother played by Chen Chong, who married a man she didn't love in order to get married, and concealed her true love for the sake of face many years later. It's no wonder that Will, who grew up in such a family environment, is timid and shy, afraid to pursue true love, and has no interest in life at all. The people around them talked about their family's only poor, hard work, and capable daughter. In fact, for outsiders, this is just after dinner. Who really cares. Fortunately, the angelic Vivian appeared. She was smart and independent and dared to pursue. Moving out of Chinatown was the first one of her own choice. She left a note for Will and took a walk with Will. She saw everything about Will in her eyes. He just didn't say anything, and waited for Will to change. I like the scene where they talked about falling. As soon as Vivian approached, Will immediately fell down nervously. The smell of heartbeat in the air made her conservative little mind uncontrollable. I like the scene in Will's house. While maintaining the etiquette that a Chinese girl should have, Vivian implicitly expressed dissatisfaction because Will spends too little time with her. Will sits in the embarrassment between her mother and her lover, and her dissociation and avoidance show vividly. I like the day Vivian left. Will rushed to see her. After a lot of staying, Vivian said, "Kiss me, unless you can kiss me here." For the sake of face, Will still chose to give up. I really wanted to slap her up at the time. Do you know how many Chinese women live in a painful family environment for the sake of face, disguising their true feelings in front of others, leaving only a glamorous beautiful shadow. The generations born in such families continue to Such "tradition". The movie gave us a Chinese-style ending, and everyone was happy, but how can the true Chinese society take the derailed emotions so easily and lightly? Fortunately, Will and Vivian only live in the world of movies. . .

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  • Ewell 2022-01-18 08:02:51

    I like Vivian the most. She is so beautiful and lives a frank and open life. I hope everyone will see the open point. Life is short and what I am like. It is just a conversation for others after dinner. They will not really care and boldly do what they want to do. There's nothing to be ashamed of

  • Vance 2022-03-19 09:01:08

    Ethics and face; the world is unpredictable and the world is getting worse. The ending is still a bit unrealistic. (It is true that Chinese people can meet acquaintances everywhere. ps. The voice of the young man delivering the medicine is really nice.

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.