since the trailer, because it is the most realistic one of the main theme movies I have ever seen. I also saw that the director tried his best to get rid of the main theme because he wanted to do something different for us. It is also the "evacuation of overseas Chinese", what is the difference between "0,000 Miles Returning " and " Red Sea Operation "?
In "Operation Red Sea", China dispatched its troops. Although the army could only wait in the distant sea without orders, it successfully created a sense of overwhelming army and was able to give psychological suppression to the villains who did not allow Chinese compatriots to return home smoothly. Because once the Chinese evacuate their overseas Chinese on , China will immediately provide military support, endorse it with strong military strength, and not afraid of the opponent's force of force.
But "Going Back" is completely different. It is a "battle of hard work". The movie does not reflect any military support. The entire operation mainly relies on the wisdom of diplomats. Therefore, compared with the former, evacuation of overseas Chinese in this work seems to be more difficult.
1. Let’s talk about the “driver” that everyone is talking about
Many people discuss after watching the movie, why was a foreign driver who died in the evacuation operation? Although the driver is honest and honest, kind and brave, everyone feels uncomfortable when they see him. But I want to say that the director's arrangement has meaning.
first layer, foreign drivers did not commit suicide. When Chinese diplomats and rebels were forced to engage in suicide bets with the rebels, the foreign driver snatched the gun. He turned the gun head to the rebel leader, trying to fight back, but was shot dead by the rebels' subordinates.
So the death of a foreign driver means that although he is not a Chinese, he has lived in Chinese enterprises for a long time, so many Chinese ideas have been deeply rooted in his thoughts. Let me talk about one thing, have we Chinese people talked about "collectivism" rather than "individualism" from ancient times to the present, so when individuals and collective interests conflict, most Chinese people will choose to sacrifice their ego.
This is similar to the "Meng Wanzhou Incident". In everyone's eyes, the successor of Huawei and the daughter of a wealthy family. When the interests of the motherland conflict with the interests of individuals or enterprises, the Chinese will definitely choose the overall situation behind them. So this is the infiltration of Chinese ideas, which is one of China's soft power.
The second layer, the death of a foreign driver can promote the plot. When the diplomat first bet on life and death, he was extremely hesitant because he had a home behind him and could not be completely independent of his life. Moreover, "fear of death" is definitely the nature of human beings. But the driver's sacrifice made him see the courage of others in the face of life and death, so when he bet for the second time, he was much more determined than the first time.
, the third layer, the plot needs, because if the diplomat dies, then who will lead the team later? So because of the plot needs, the protagonist's halo still protects the diplomat and sacrifices the driver.
2. The "sense of security" given by the motherland is very thick
I am particularly touched by watching "The Road to Return", because I was once stranded abroad for a long time due to the epidemic. At that time, flights were sharply reduced. It was really "that every day doesn't work, but the land doesn't respond." After
, we kept contacting the embassy and did not give up on purchasing tickets independently. Finally, after transferring to the three countries, we returned to the embrace of our motherland. As soon as we got on the Chinese plane, the flight attendant began to teach us how to fill in the information, how to operate after getting off the plane, etc. Looking at the Chinese red on the plane, we couldn't help but cry.
So the responsible look of the embassy in "The Road to Return" is very real. Especially at the airport, the Chinese people raised their passports and the red flags in their hands. The diplomat said, "Take you home!" and let us feel the strength of the motherland, making the Chinese people feel full of security no matter where they are.
3. Detail analysis
- 1. New Year's firecrackers
Have you noticed it? In the ending, the diplomat Lao Zong ( Zhang Yi decoration) returned to China for the New Year. The sound of firecrackers suddenly sounded behind him. People around him were immersed in the joy of the New Year, but Lao Zong couldn't help but be shocked, as if he was scared. This is because the sound of firecrackers is too similar to the sound of artillery fire in the battlefield, but one is bustling and prosperous, the years are quiet, and the other is war and corpses are everywhere. There is a sharp contrast between the two, responding to the saying "It's great to go home."
- 2, silent dialogue
In the movie, the husband of a Chinese entrepreneur Bai Hun ( Yin Tao decoration) is a local embassy staff member, but after the war broke out, he accidentally died in a stray bullet. When the Lao Zong told Bai Huan about his death, the conversation between the two people was sound, but the grief could be seen from the movements and expressions. There is a saying in China: Silence is better than sound at this time. This kind of moment does not require cumbersome dialogue, but only quiet silence.
Then Bai Hua did not cry all the way until the plane broadcast: Ladies and gentlemen, the plane has entered Chinese airspace, and then began to cry for her husband's death. In fact, it is because before Bai Fu arrived in China safely, she had a greater responsibility. She had to bring more than 100 employees home. After this responsibility was met, she truly let go of her tense heart and leave it to her sadness.
- 3, IMAX format
When watching the movie, we will find that this movie has a very large format and can display a lot of details, such as the car driving from the middle road, newspapers, books, debris, etc. raised on both sides, and a scene of "stricken battles and long-term staying" is truly placed in front of the audience. This is because the director specially created a playback version for the IMAX Hall. In the interview, he said: Using new technologies to make new movies is a respect for the times.
is indeed the case, we see technology changing our viewing experience. Many people have no idea about IMAX. Let me explain here that we use wide screen for ordinary movies, which means that some scenes on the upper and lower sides are cut off, but IMAX does not. It increases the width of the upper and lower sides than ordinary frames, so there are relatively more details that can be displayed.
- 4, One Thousand and One Nights
In the movie, why did the old monk, who took the risk of going out to find medical supplies for the expatriates to pick up a book "One Thousand and One Nights" and give the book to a foreign girl adopted by the Chinese? In fact, this was the order given to him by the Lao Zong. Like the characters in the book, he let go of everything and started an adventure. His "return to the world" is like the "incredibly dark sea surface" in the book. He can't see the way forward clearly, but as long as there is fire in his heart, he can illuminate the journey home.
- 5. The meaning of inheritance
Cheng Lang ( Wang Junkai decoration) had a fierce quarrel with Lao Zong in the movie over the question of "whether to lie kind to the expatriates", but at the end of the film, from Lao Zong burning the "D" flame alone to Cheng Lang taking over the baton and igniting the "D" flame, this is an understanding and a kind of inheritance.
For the young diplomat Cheng Lang, his growth is from "worrying whether to lie to the expatriates" to taking the initiative to bear the consequences of lying, and "guaranteeing everyone not to fall behind and successfully return to China."This is a Chinese-style inheritance. Chinese people always use behavior, which is what we call "learning by words and deeds" to educate our children, rather than staying in language or text. We also advocate "flexibility", such as " Zhuge Liang " that everyone admires. Although he is extremely smart, he dares to ask " borrowing arrows from a straw boat " or "talking against scholars", which one is not a big gamble?
"The Road to Return" After the Chinese diplomat was completely out of touch with the embassy, he dared to analyze it and brought more than 100 people to Dikara through thousands of miles. This is due to his trust in his own judgment, his trust in the motherland's powerful satellite system, and his resolute resolutely not to give up any Chinese. When this trust is supported, there is enough power to do anything.
In general, this is definitely a very good movie from a Chinese perspective, which makes the people feel that diplomacy is not just a "verbal criticism" at press releases and press conferences, but also someone "carrying forward with heavy burdens" and risking his life to protect the current "peace in the prosperous era". Thank you very much for this movie, which allows us to be more confident in our motherland after watching it, and cherish the peace in the current prosperous times.
