Forgive my ignorance

Elda 2022-04-19 09:02:54

Only today did I know that Hollywood had already made such a famous Chinese line drawing of Pearl Buck into a blockbuster as early as the 1930s.

Before that, I only knew that Katherine Hepburn played the Chinese Red Lady, and I was amazed by Queen Kay's performance at that time. In today's era of China's rise, looking back on the collision between Eastern and Western cultures, I suddenly feel that the world is vast and human beings are stupid. trapped in it.

In fact, this blockbuster has not yet been seen, and I have only read the original book, but I have learned from everyone's word of mouth that it is very good. I hope that I will be able to witness the little sparks of the East and the West in that era!

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  • Aunt: When a farmer buys silk robes and washes his whole body every day, there's a woman. That's sure !

    Uncle: But a rich man may have two wives but the wife must cling to her husband. That is as it should be.

    Aunt: That's right. A woman is allowed but one mistake.

    Uncle: Of course. Now then, it is said: you may see a teapot with four teacups, but did you ever see a teacup with four teapots ?

    Aunt: It is also said: do you ever see two spoons in the same bowl that do not knock against each other ?

  • Wang Lung: Where are all these soldiers going ?

    Unidentified laborer: They say there's a revolution coming.

    Wang Lung: Revolution ? What is revolution ?

    Unidentified laborer: I don't know but it has something to do with food.