Directed by the cutting-edge director Jing Ran, starring Shang Yuxian, special starring Wang Yanhui, and Lin Jingzhe, the Chinese word-of-mouth masterpiece “I Am the Guardian” will be released in theaters nationwide today. Previously, the film was well-known in many internationally renowned film festivals. So far, it has won the 43rd Asian American International Film Festival Emerging Director Award, shortlisted for the 3rd Hainan Island International Film Festival, the 23rd Shanghai International Film Festival Asian Newcomer Award, etc. A total of 13 domestic and foreign film festivals are favored and affirmed.
Since setting up the file,“I am a guardian”Relying on the in-depth discussion of the original family issues and the delicate portrayal of the growth of women, it has aroused heated discussions among netizens several times and topped the hot search list on social platforms. At the previous national premiere, the film was praised unanimously by many industry peers and the media, and was hailed as “a warm current in the rampant period of blockbuster movies.” Today, with the nationwide release, the five highlights of the film are also revealed one by one.
Aspect 1: Focus on the problems of the original family and sing for the pain
“Native family” has not only become a hot word on the Internet in recent years, it has also evolved into a social focus topic, frequently appearing in headlines. The movie “I Am the Guardian” is just such a work that focuses on the original family issues and shows the topic of contemporary family relationships. In the story, Shi Lu (played by Shang Yuxian) is in a divorced family, and his father (played by Wang Yanhui) shifts his focus to his son Cody (played by Lin Jingzhe) after remarrying. This creates a gap between the father and daughter. Until the estranged father suddenly appeared and asked her to take care of her half-brother in the United States, the secret dissatisfaction broke out.
An eccentric father, a rebellious daughter, a doting young son, and an absent mother are like the stereotypes of an unfortunate family. “I Am the Guardian” just hopes to use such a typical example to explore the way out under the original family conflict-only open heart and more communication between relatives can make up for the rift in the family relationship. In the view of director Jingran, the native family is a pain point for many people. “I Am the Guardian” hopes to repay the pain and bring warmth and healing to the children trapped in the plight of the native family.
Aspect 2: Strong girls go up against the wind, revealing the secrets of women’s growth
“Behind every strong girl, there is a difficult past.” This online golden phrase has touched countless netizens, and it also represents the growth of Shilu in the film. She left her hometown, worked alone abroad, and faced the sudden intrusion of her father and unfamiliar brother, and collapsed several times under the intertwined pressure of all parties. Shilu grew rapidly in pain, and finally broke through the shackles of his original family and found his most beautiful and true appearance.
At the premiere, the media once commented on the film “An Epic of Ordinary Life from a Female Perspective”, which reflects the confusion of contemporary women in life and reveals the courage and energy to go forward. It is reported that 80% of the main creators of the film are women. The so-called “Girls know Girls”, the whole film can truly and delicately restore the girl’s mind, and Shi Lu’s upward attitude when facing the “headwind” of life is also It can inspire every passerby at the crossroads of life and let everyone feel the power of women.
Highlight 3: The new and old powers meet, Shang Yuxian and Wang Yanhui collide with sparks
Since the appearance of “I Am the Guardianship”, the film’s starring lineup has always attracted the attention of fans. Shang Yuxian and Wang Yanhui are two powerful actors in the same frame, representing the encounter between the new generation and the Mesozoic. Shang Yuxian subverted the previous image of “ghost horse” and appeared in the film without makeup, playing the role of Shilu, a working girl who lives independently abroad. Wang Yanhui plays a typical “Chinese-style father” who is gradually separated from his daughter due to poor communication. The two paired father-daughter dramas, the entangled emotions of deep love and misunderstanding of each other, acted sincerely and movingly.
In the film, Shang Yuxian uses stubborn eyes and subtle expressions to convey the strength and sensitivity of his daughter, which arouses distress everywhere. Wang Yanhui has a degree of relaxation, portraying an eccentric father full and three-dimensional, which is embarrassing. According to producer Sun Yaxiong, because of the strict time control of young actors abroad, Wang Yanhui and Shang Yuxian often do not perform in kind. Even in such a difficult situation, the two teachers still offer wonderful acting skills and will show them to the audience. Bring unexpected surprises.
Aspect 4: International teams work hand in hand to reflect thousands of urban youths
“I Am the Guardian” is a work with an international perspective, which contains broad expressions of exotic customs, cultural conflicts, and diverse perspectives. The film was shot in foreign countries throughout the whole process, and the main creators from different countries and regions have been introduced to form an international production team. Producer Wen Yuxiang once said: “Although everyone comes from different countries and regions, they are emotionally connected. Making the story more representative will not only impress overseas students, but also reflect the thousands of urban youth who have left their hometowns.”
The film’s director of photography is Zach Kuperstein, who won the Sundance Film Festival’s Most Popular Audience Award and the Best Photography Award for the Independent Spirit of the Film. Styling director Wang Jiahui is from Taiwan, China, and was nominated for the best styling design at the 54th Golden Horse Awards. In addition, the main creations include the editing team in the United States, the composing team in France, and the sound team in China. Many big coffees have joined forces across the country to bring a moving masterpiece to the audience.
Aspect 5: Various stars sincerely recommend, Wang Xun bluntly said “being played by Wang Yanhui”
From screenings at the film festival, to national roadshows, and then to the premiere, “I Am the Guardian” has received sincere recommendations from many celebrities along the way. After watching the film, Hong Huang, a well-known media person, wrote an emotional comment, “About growth, about the original ecological family of the film, young people will find the shadow of their own growth.” Li Xiaofeng, a well-known director, believes that “there are very few movies about international students seen on the big screen, and the emotions of the Chinese are the most precious.” The screenwriter Lei Zhilong of the movie “The Unknown” lamented that “Chinese family affection is quite heavy, but the film is handled humorously and warmly.” The director of the movie “Your Wedding” Han Tian commented that “this is a clear and neat movie, which makes people move.” The well-known comedy star Wang Xun repeatedly praised “Wang Yanhui’s performance is so amazing, I can’t play him, I will take it.”
Not only are industry peers warmly recommended, but ordinary movie fans are also not hesitant to praise, “tenderness, gentleness, warmth”, “like a mirror reflecting reality”, “poke the softest emotion in the heart”-a large number of praise undoubtedly confirmed that “I am the guardian” is A “must-see Chinese masterpiece of the year” is worthy of everyone walking into the theater to feel attentively in this cold October.
The movie “I Am the Guardian” was produced by Zhejiang Yingmei Films Co., Ltd., Beijing Black Rhino Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd., Beijing Gathering Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd., Yizhen Cultural Industry Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Xidiershu Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Produced jointly by Shanghai Zuiyou Culture Communication Co., Ltd. and Anhui Feifu Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd. The film is currently being screened nationwide, so stay tuned.
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