love is deeper than the sea

"Are you kidding me? I'm not trying to buy Hong Kong."

Dad: "Then why are you calling me?"

I thought for a while before whispering, "Dad, I want to talk to you about movies."

Dad paused for a few seconds: "Didn't you say that we have different tastes before, and there is a generation gap when talking about movies with Dad?"

I was embarrassed: "I was not sensible back then. Dad, why do you still remember..."

Dad: "Dad's heart is still hurting now."

I was stunned: "Dad... Uh, I'm sorry... I was too rebellious in the past, and I always wanted to do something for others to see, so I told you...something I shouldn't have said. Many of your actions are also my own. After I came out and messed around, I realized that I will never say such things again. Dad, don't be sad...my son will rub it for you..."

This time, Dad was stunned: "Hey, you're not Ricardo, are you? How dare you steal my son's phone?!"

Me: "Stole your mother!"

Dad: "How dare you scold your grandma?!"

Me: "Ah, Dad, I dare not!"

Dad: "Let's get down to business, what movie do you want to talk about, just say it. As long as it's about movies, Dad understands everything."

Me: "Dad, have you read my "Wolves"?"

Dad: "Look, it's a good shot."

Me: "But I didn't get the Academy Award."

Dad: "Son, it will take a long time to come. You are still very young."

Me: "I went to the theater with Li An to watch a movie today, which was made by the best director of this year's Academy Awards. This movie is not famous or popular, but it is very good-looking. The plot is interesting and thought-provoking. Although there is no big scene, There are no special effects, and there are no popular movie plots nowadays, but after watching it, it made me feel ups and downs and was extremely shocked. After watching this movie, I started to reflect on my own life and the life I have gone through. Dad, do you know, Until now, I am still immersed in the atmosphere of that movie and cannot extricate myself."

Dad: "That's good, son."

Me: "I know I did lose. The judges of the Academy Awards are not biased, they are very smart and fair. I have watched my own "Wolves" countless times. The scenes are beautiful and the plot is exciting, but it is by no means like this film The power to make people feel. My films don't! That's where I lose!"

Dad: "...what is your confusion?"

Me: "Dad, how can I find that power?!"

Dad: "Directors have their own styles. You don't have to be the same as others."

Me: "No, I'm not imitating his style, I'm chasing that power! Dad, you know, I left the United States to make my own movies. What I want to make is not a commercial movie that is popular! I want to make It is a movie that inspires people, moves people, and can even change the lives of many people! Commercial movies can only bring me fame and fortune, but I don’t care about a penny at all! Making "Wolves" into a blockbuster movie is not a big deal. My success, but my failure!!!"

Dad: "Son, don't ask too much of yourself. Just make sure you are happy with the photos."

But I insisted: "Dad, tell me! This is all in my head now, and I feel that this must be my bottleneck! I want to break through it, I want to stand higher and see farther!"

After being silent for a while, Dad let out a long sigh and said, "Okay, since this is what you want to know... But son, the search for movies is never-ending. Standing taller means fewer people understand. Seeing further means you know how many difficulties are waiting for you. Sometimes for a newbie, this is not a good thing. I would have wanted you to do a few more movies to get a solid foundation, but obviously , Your progress has exceeded my expectations."

Me: "I have a talent for making movies."

Dad: "To answer the question you just asked, in a nutshell: As a director, you have to know that the audience not only watches the movie with their eyes, but also with their heart. If you want to move the audience, the most basic thing is to find you and the audience. A common perspective, through the lens, can resonate between you. Only when there is resonance can there be a good movie."

Me: "Resonance?"

Dad: "Your "Wolves" is very novel. Mercenary movies are very rare in China, and the scene of sandstorms is also the best in China. But after watching the movie, I still have to say that this is an old-fashioned story. Novelty movie, full of old stylization. It's like an expired pill, even though it's in a new-looking bottle, it's still an expired pill, which is boring."

I listened and reflected in my mind.

Dad: "Gato, a good movie doesn't have to have a novel setting or location. You have to have such an essence wrapped in it, just like an oyster needs a hard object to grow into a pearl. You have to dig out the humanity Little-perceived traits in the world, or phenomena that no one pays attention to, or interpret the world from your own unique perspective.

Having all three is a classic that has left a name in film history; choosing two of the three can win the favor of the Academy Award; taking one of the three is enough to resonate with the audience and remember it for many years.

Unfortunately, most of the films now flooding the world's cinema do not share any of these traits.Some of these movies are well-crafted, have a strong star cast, and taste strong, but after eating such a visual feast, if you want to relish it, you will not be able to leave any impression.On the contrary, for some low-cost movies, only one clip or one scene is enough to remain in the hearts of people forever. "

After hanging up the phone, I sat on the sofa and thought silently for a long time.It's been so long that it's time for dinner when the sky turns dark, and I don't even know.Li An came over and sat down beside me, and never disturbed me when I was thinking, but sat beside me quietly to accompany me.

It took another nearly an hour before I could sort out my thoughts.I turned my head to look at Li An: "Master, I seem to understand another truth and climbed a higher level."

Li An nodded: "This is very good."

Me: "I want to try various movies in the next few years, even unpopular themes that others dare not touch. I will not be demanding on the box office, and I can invest money by myself without investors. I want to understand For one thing, I want to touch the soul of the audience, I want them to be happy, sad, and emotional from the bottom of their hearts."

LeAnn: "It's all good. You can try whatever you want. But now we should eat."

Me: "I'm a little hungry. What's for dinner, can the hotel deliver it?"

Li An: "No need. Eat my cooking for dinner."

me?"

Me: "Are you kidding me? Master, can you cook?!"

Li An: "I stayed in too many hotels, so I learned a few things from the chef. Want to try it?"

Me: "I want to! Of course I want to! The food cooked by the big star Li An, who else in the world has such a good food except me?!"

The dinner is very rich and there are many dishes.The first plate is fried corn with shrimp, the second plate is fried shrimp with corn, the third plate is boiled shrimp, and the fourth plate is boiled shrimp.

Li An: "Is it delicious?"

Me: "It's delicious."

Li An: "If it's delicious, eat less."

I:"?"

Li An: "There's too much butt meat."

I:"……"

Early the next morning, Li An flew directly to the United States, and I flew directly to Beijing.A long separation after a short reunion.When will this day end?

117. You are in my heart

The short one-day appointment ended, and in the early morning of the next day, Li An had to pack his bags again and return to work in the United States.

When he set off for the airport, Ricardo held his hand tightly and didn't let go all the way.Li An knew that he was depressed, so he opened his hand, reached into the gap between his fingers, and shook hands with him.

Ricardo felt better.

He raised his head to look at Li An, his eyes suddenly bent, and he smiled: "Master, next week I will go to Shanghai to discuss business with investors. Once the business is settled, I will go to the United States to see you. How is it?"

Li An: "Okay. I'll wait for you in the United States."

Ricardo: "In fact, we can't be separated for a few days, why am I so sad?"

Li An didn't speak, but put his arm around Ricardo's shoulder.The two leaned together and remained silent until the taxi driver tremblingly said, "First, gentlemen, the airport is here."

Only then did Li An let go of Ricardo, and the two put on sunglasses and got out of the car, took out their luggage, and walked into the airport at the same pace.

Every moment of waiting for the plane was a torment for Ricardo.He wanted time not to pass so fast, but he didn't know what to do just sitting there.He was sitting next to Li An drinking coffee, his mind was at a loss.

Li An looked at his watch: "There are still 10 minutes."

Ricardo smiled dryly: "Time flies by so fast." He patted his clothes and stood up, putting his hands in his trouser pockets: "Then, I'm leaving first? You go through the security check quickly, so you don't miss the plane."

Li An: "Aren't you going to see me off?"

Ricardo touched his nose: "I won't give it away. I'm not a child, give it away."

Li An looked at him with a smile in his eyes.

Ricardo was angry: "Laughing fart!"

Li An suddenly grabbed his hand and stood up.

Ricardo: "Why?"

Li An took him away, but still did not answer as before: "Come with me."

Ricardo followed him.

The two came to a hidden place, sparsely populated, next to huge artificial plants.Before Ricardo could react, he was pushed against the wall.Immediately afterwards, the familiar heat rushed over her face, and her mouth burned.

He froze for a moment, then closed his eyes, hooked the other's neck, and deepened the kiss.

The two sucked each other's lips without thinking, spraying hot breath on each other's face, and their body temperature continued to rise.The moment before they parted, they felt that each other was so perfect and beautiful that it was hard to put it down.

Confused and infatuated, Ricardo put his hand into Li An's shirt, and his fingertips moved over the other's tangled abdominal muscles. He just wanted to continue probing.