945, 9-year-old Pengzhou boy Zhang Huaxun met Zhao Yanfu, a girl from Chengdu who was three years older than him. Although Zhang Huaxun's mother was a servant of the Zhao family, Zhao Yanfu regarded Zhang Huaxun as his younger brother. Give him the opportunity to study and take him to the movies. But the good times did not last long. In 1946, Zhang Huaxun left the Zhao family with his mother. After that, the two of them broke off their news, but Zhang Huaxun did not forget each other and searched for Zhao Yanfu for 71 years. In May 2017, Zhang Huaxun, a famous director, participated in " Waiting for Me ". At the show, he cried and shouted, "I finally found you!" What's going on? The most famous character in this issue will take you into Zhang Huaxun’s path of growth.
Zhang Huaxun and Zhao Yanfu
were born in Pengzhou. Their father died and their family was poor. In 11936, Zhang Huaxun was born in a rural area of Pengzhou, Chengdu. His parents were illiterate farmers. Although the family was not good, life was quite comfortable. However, an accident happened when Zhang Huaxun was 9 years old. That was, his father fell to death while going out.
Pengzhou
The pillars of the family were gone, and the Zhang family collapsed. In order to hold a funeral for Zhang's father, Zhang's mother had to borrow money. At this time, there were many siblings in the family, but because of the poverty, some of the children at home went out to learn crafts, some were sent to others, and some were sick and had no money to treat them, and eventually went to a dead end.
When Zhang Huaxun remembered, he and his mother were left at home. During this period, the debt collector came to the door every few days. Although life is difficult, Zhang Huaxun still feels happy with his mother with him. But in the near future, his only comfort will be gone.
Mother disappeared. Looking for her mother to meet her benefactor
The scene reappeared
One night, Zhang's mother was doing needlework under the kerosene lamp, and Zhang Huaxun was sleeping beside her. He looked at her mother's busy figure and asked her: "Mom, why are you not sleeping yet?" Mother Zhang looked at her son lovingly, with a smile on her tone: "Young son, you go to bed first, mom will make up your clothes and sleep."
With her mother by her side, Zhang Huaxun felt very at ease, so he looked at the shaking lights and fell asleep with confidence. But when he woke up, his mother disappeared.
Zhang Huaxun panicked. He searched everywhere, "Mom, mom, where are you?" Even though his throat was hoarse, his mother did not show up. At this time, the neighbors around him also came out. They all said : "Dog, stop shouting, your mother can't stand these hard days, and probably committed suicide now."
The scene reappeared
Zhang Huaxun didn't believe it. He looked into the well and went to the woods to look for it... But his mother had no trace. At this time, Zhang Huaxun was just a teenage child. Without her mother, she became a little beggar.
If you are hungry, go to other people's fields, pull up radish , and if you are thirsty, go to the well to hang water by yourself. This kind of life will last for 8 months. At this time, my uncle brought good news, , that is, Zhang's mother is not dead. She is a rich family in Chengdu to help her servants, but he doesn't know which family it is. Although
does not have a detailed address, it is a glimmer of hope for Zhang Huaxun. The day after he learned the news, he walked along the way, asked along the way, held the bowl and begged for food, and arrived in Chengdu.
Chengdu
After Zhang Huaxun asked door to door, and finally, in the midst of all the twists and turns, he finally found his mother. The moment he saw his mother, Zhang Huaxun's tears came down. He rushed forward, hugged his mother's legs, and shouted : "Mom. Mom, I'm so hard for you!"
Zhang's mother comforted her son repeatedly. When she met her mother again, Zhang Huaxun knew the whole story. It turned out that Zhang's mother was indeed going to seek death at the beginning, but she was saved by Miss Zhao Yanfu who happened to meet. Later, the other party took Zhang's mother home. The truth of the matter was clear, and Zhang's mother was worried about her son. If she had brought her family to help the servant, she didn't know if the owner would agree. With a hint of uneasiness, she took her son to meet the owner, but she had no choice but to beg her, and the other party did not agree to take Zhang Huaxun in.
Zhao Yanfu
Just when Zhang Huaxun was not hoping, Miss Zhao Yanfu, who was mentioned by Zhang's mother, came back from school. Zhao Yanfu asked Zhang's mother where the child came from, and Zhang's mother told the other party about the incident.
This is the first meeting between Zhang Huaxun and Zhao Yanfu. Zhang Huaxun was a little scared and hid behind his mother, but couldn't help looking at the other person. At this time, Zhao Yanfu was three years older than Zhang Huaxun. He was wearing yellow clothes and an boat hat . He was tall and very energetic. This made Zhang Huaxun sigh. It turned out that the children of rich families were like this. The other party and himself seemed to be in two worlds, which made him feel inferior.
Looking at Zhang Huaxun wearing worn clothes and even his toes exposed, Zhao Yanfu not only did not dislike him, but also tried his best to persuade the adults to keep the other party. In the end, thanks to Zhao Yanfu's efforts, Zhang Huaxun had a place to settle down. Therefore, he was grateful to the other party for taking in.
has a lot of kindness. Suddenly parting.
Zhang Huaxun at this time
Since then, Zhang Huaxun followed his mother and became a servant of the Zhao family, helping with cleaning, cleaning shoes, handing towels... and doing something within his ability.
In this family, except for his own mother, Zhao Yanfu is the only one who treats him well. Zhao Yanfu did not regard Zhang Huaxun as a servant, but regarded him as his younger brother.
If Zhang Huaxun peels an apple for her, she will divide the apple into two, half for the other party and half for herself; not only that, she also takes Zhang Huaxun to play with. After getting along for a long time, Zhang Huaxun realized that the Zhao family was not Zhao Yanfu's parents. She was adopted by this family. They were Zhao Yanfu's uncle and aunt.
Zhang Huaxun
What moved Zhang Huaxun the most was that every time he came back from school, Zhao Yanfu called him "Zhang Wa" , and then taught him to read and calculate. Zhang Huaxun was flattered. While he seized this hard-won opportunity, he studied hard, and silently thanked Zhao Yanfu in his heart.
Zhang Huaxun first learned his own name, and then learned Zhao Yanfu's name. He said that he would remember the name of his benefactor for the rest of his life.
Days passed day by day, and Zhao Yanfu saw Zhang Huaxun’s talent in studying. She felt that her teaching would bury the other party, so she once again asked her uncle, hoping that Zhang Huaxun could enter the school to study. Fortunately, Zhang Huaxun touched his own textbook for the first time because of the other party's consent. Not only that, Zhao Yanfu also broadened his horizons.
Zhao Yanfu
Once, Zhao Yanfu said to him : "Zhang Wa, let's go to the movie!" Zhang Huaxun was very confused. After all, it is not easy for children from poor families to have enough food, let alone other entertainment.
That was Zhang Huaxun’s first time watching a movie. He just thought it was magical. He was curious. A thing that looked like a white cloth could show so many things, and the picture was so beautiful, like a picture that came back to life.
Ape Tarzan
The movie that Zhang Huaxun remembers the most is "Tarzan of the Ape". In his childhood cognition, the protagonist of the movie is a human-like monkey. He holds a rattan and shuttles around the forest at will. No matter how many setbacks or many bad people he encounters, he cannot stop. He is like a hero, brave and strong.
moving plot and beautiful scenes. At this moment, Zhang Huaxun's heart suddenly felt a wonderful feeling. A seed called movie is buried in his heart.
During this period, the owner was always dissatisfied with Zhang Huaxun's existence, but thanks to Zhao Yanfu saying good things in it, Zhang Huaxun had a peaceful life. But the good times didn't last long because Zhang's mother offended the master, and she and her son were kicked out of the house by each other. As a result, Zhang Huaxun and Zhao Yanfu broke off contact. Afterwards, Zhang Huaxun returned to his hometown with his mother, which was 1946.
Study and join the army and was admitted to the film school
Pengzhou No. 1 Middle School
1949, Pengxian was liberated. Peng County welcomes a new life, and Zhang Huaxun also welcomes a new life. In 1951, he went to Pengzhou No. 1 Middle School to start his own academic journey.Since Zhang Huaxun entered the school, he has worked hard and dared not have the slightest desire to slack off. Because of his solid foundation in the early stage and his later efforts, he ranks first in every exam.
Zhang Huaxun, who was in the army,
Two and a half years later, Zhang Huaxun joined the army and became a naval soldier. Later, he became a document of the army due to injury.
1111 When Zhang Huaxun went home to visit relatives, he went to Zhao Yanfu's home, but what he had unexpectedly expected. The once lively Zhao family is now empty. Thinking of Zhao Yanfu, Zhang Huaxun felt sad. He didn't know where his benefactor was.
After going back this time, Zhang Huaxun began to write letters, asking about the Zhao family everywhere, but the letter was written a lot, but Zhao Yanfu still had no news.
Scene reappeared
During this period, Zhang Huaxun also often watched movies. Every time he finished watching the movie, he would write down his feelings in a notebook, as well as the things he thought were good and bad. In fact, this habit of recording comes from Zhao Yanfu. She once told Zhang Huaxun that the least easy way to forget anything is to write it down with notes.
Zhang Huaxun always remembers the other person's words and practices this habit in all aspects of life. What he didn't expect was that this would become a key to opening the film academy.
Zhangke
1 One day in 1958, Zhang Huaxun accompanied his comrades to take the Beijing Film Academy . At that time, Zhang Ke, who was the deputy director of Beijing Film Academy , noticed him and the other party asked Zhang Huaxun if he had any plans to take the scheduling film school?Zhang Huaxun shook his head repeatedly, and the other party said : "Don't you like movies?" Zhang Huaxun hurriedly said no, and told him his recording habits. When Zhang Ke heard this, he became interested and encouraged him to take the film academy.
With a try-making mentality, Zhang Huaxun participated in the interview. But the interview question is to take a bowl and perform a sketch, but you can't speak. Zhang Huaxun was very helpless. He didn't know what the sketch was, nor did he know how to interpret this sketch without saying a word. Do you really want to give up
? Zhang Huaxun was a little depressed. At this moment, a memory came to his mind, which was the scene of himself and Zhao Yanfu playing.
Zhang Huaxun
This brought inspiration to Zhang Huaxun. Because of his outstanding performance and unique creativity, Zhang Huaxun passed the interview and received unanimous praise from the examiners. In the end, Zhang Huaxun was admitted to the director department of Beijing Film Academy to study undergrad.
Zhang Huaxun often thought that if Zhao Yanfu had not taken him in, asked him to study, and took him to watch movies... Perhaps his life would have been a different direction, so he would be grateful to the other party. Zhao Yanfu is the "hero" in his heart, a knight, who helps others without asking for anything in return, and he has penetrated this idea into the film and television dramas he shot.
After graduating from university, Zhang Huaxun was assigned to Beijing Film Studio .
Zhang Huaxun and others in the photo
963, Zhang Huaxun, who had not long after graduation, participated in the filming of "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" as the director's assistant. Later, he also filmed films such as "Storm Mileage". During this period, Zhang Huaxun married his girlfriend. In 1967, Zhang Huaxun's son, Zhang Yang, was born.became a famous director. Don’t forget to look for
11 In 1980, Zhang Huaxun made the film " Mysterious Big Buddha " for the first time as a director. Despite mixed reviews, the film still ushered in a good box office. At that time, a ticket cost 25 cents and a total revenue of 100 million yuan.
As a director, Zhang Huaxun never forgets his original intention. He always remembers to make good movies for the audience. For this reason, he personally practiced and read the information.
Wulin Zhi
983, he directed the movie " Wulin Zhi ". Because of its depth, thoughtfulness and great authenticity, this movie won the second prize of the Ministry of Culture's outstanding film in 1884.In 1987, Zhang Huaxun's mother passed away. When she closed her eyes, she was obsessed with Zhao Yanfu, hoping that her son could find him.Zhang Huaxun also understood that the other party was kind to him, so he nodded heavily. After that, Zhang Huaxun went to Chengdu many times, but time has changed too much in the city. So the benefactor was never found.
During this period, Zhang Huaxun's directorial journey was getting smoother and smoother. " The Tide of the Sea" in 1987; " Wutai Mountain Strange Love " in 1989; " Sword Forging " in 1994······
is mostly martial arts films. It can be said that Zhang Huaxun set a precedent for Chinese martial arts kung fu films, which is his contribution to the Chinese film industry.
Zhang Huaxun and his son
Not only that, under his enlightenment, his son also became a director. It has to be said that this is inseparable from Zhang Huaxun's early film enlightenment and also inseparable from Zhang Yanfu's help. It is these factors that have made Zhang Huaxun’s film career successful.
Although Zhang Huaxun was already full of hair at this time, he was still looking for Zhao Yanfu. He not only found himself, but also asked people he knew to find. I am in poor health and often drag my sick body to find someone. He often said to his son: "Without Miss Zhao, there would be no today as I am." In his heart, the other party has always been the "Ms. Zhao" who extended a helping hand to him.
As the days go by, Zhang Huaxun became more and more anxious, and he was afraid that he would not meet the other party again. At this moment, the opportunity came.
Most half a centuryMeet again
Waiting for me
In 2016, Zhang Huaxun saw the TV playing "Waiting for Me" and he saw hope. With the help of his son, he signed up. After that, he began a long wait.
In May 2017, Zhang Huaxun received a call from the program team, and the other party notified him to participate in the program recording. htmlOn the evening of May 21, 81-year-old Zhang Huaxun appeared on the stage of the program "Waiting for Me" with a nervous and excited mood. It has been 71 years since they separated.
What surprised Zhang Huaxun was that he finally met Zhao Yanfu here. At the recording site of , two old men with white hair knelt at each other, and before they could speak, tears fell from each other.
Their reunion
supported each other's arm, Zhang Huaxun cried and said : "Miss, you are still the same as before. I remember everything you taught me! Without you, there would be no me now. My mother misses you, and I miss you too! Finally found you."
This touching scene made the audience cry. Fortunately, 71 years of waiting and 71 years of search finally had an end here. At the end of the show, Zhang Huaxun held Zhao Yanfu's hand and sincerely expressed his gratitude to the program team.
This is a reunion, a reunion that has been separated by more than half a century; this is a reward, a reward that brings together kindness and gratitude. After several years, what flows is the years, what never forgets is gratitude. May everyone go on forever with kindness.
