Wong Kar-wai's version of "Flowers" comes from Jin Yucheng's novel of the same name. It scored 8.1 on Douban. It has been rated by more than 100,000 people, of which 45.3% are five stars. The play stars Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, Xin Zhilei and other actors. Focusing on Shanghai in the early 1990s, it tells the story of little people represented by A Bao (played by Hu Ge) who seize opportunities, display their talents, and rewrite their destiny and grow themselves with the courage to face difficulties and down-to-earth determination.
From the director to the actors, from the acting to the narration, the play is full of highlights. Among them, You Benchang, who plays the uncle in the play, has become a topic of constant discussion among the audience with his superb acting skills. This "living Buddha Jigong" in people's memory formed a lifelong friendship with Abao, played by Hu Ge, who was both a teacher and a friend in "Flowers". Uncle is the first noble person that A Bao met. From the unknown A Bao to the all-powerful "Mr. Bao", Uncle played a huge role. His uncle's quotations such as "Style, gimmick, sign" and "Three wallets" have become golden lines in "Flowers".
According to media reports, You Benchang was 87 years old when filming "Flowers", but he was physically strong and still full of vitality and passion that is rare among young people. During filming, You Benchang was the first to arrive at the set every day and worked for nearly 10 hours. Even when his camera was not available, You Benchang still insisted on acting as Hu Ge. Hu Ge also expressed his respect and love for Teacher You Benchang, "He is my master in the play, and he is my life mentor in life."
However, recently, a photo of You Benchang when he was young has aroused the attention of many netizens. Like it, you can see that his hair is thick, his facial features are exquisite and three-dimensional, his smile is bright, and his energy is as strong as now. Netizens commented: More handsome than Hu Ge!
You Benchang has also been active on social platforms in recent years, with many fans and high traffic. After the broadcast of "Flowers", he also released a related video. He was seen sitting on the sofa, with a scene of his uncle returning home playing on the screen in his hand. When someone next to him asked him what it was like to watch him act, he simply said, "Examine and appreciate." When asked about his acting skills, You Benchang laughed loudly, gave a thumbs up, and said, "Oh, you don't know , it was extremely hot and stuffy that night, oh my, I still have to act in a way that feels like home." Then he smiled helplessly and said, "It's really not easy."
Screenshot of the video posted by You Benchang on the social platform
It is reported that, You Benchang was born in 1933. Because he was once said to not live to be 13 years old, when he was 6 years old, his parents sent him to Shanghai's Fazang Temple to receive the Buddhist title, and then returned to secular life at the age of 15. Because of his fondness for the films of Chaplin and Shirley Temple, You Benchang was admitted to the Shanghai Theater Academy. After graduation, he was assigned to Beijing and entered the Central Experimental Theater. In the theater, You Benchang specialized in mime performances. For a long time, he could only play some marginal roles.
In 1985, "Ji Gong" was broadcast, "The shoes are torn, the hat is torn, the cassock on the body is torn..." Along with the singing, a vivid image of Jigong appeared on the screen. He wore a torn monk's robe and held a torn cattail leaf fan. He was dissolute and unrestrained. He also fought against injustice and was charitable and charitable. You Benchang's performance is so penetrating that it has become a classic teaching material in the acting academy. "Ji Gong" has also become popular all over the country and has become the common memory of a generation of viewers.
Screenshot of the video posted by You Benchang on social platforms
In March 2023, 90-year-old You Benchang attended the 2023 TV Series Quality Ceremony and won the honor of "Quality Master". He called himself a "post-90s generation" on stage, "I am willing to live and learn. This is my greatest happiness."
Editor Zeng Qi
