□ Xie Shucan (Hunan University of Science and Technology)
Recently, the movie "There is a Canteen by the Clouds" adapted from Zhang Jiajia 's novel of the same name has been popular in theaters and has resonated with the majority of netizens. Many netizens felt moved and shed tears while watching the movie.
It uses delicate and realistic pictures to outline the fireworks-filled place of Yunbian Town and the ordinary but unique characters living in it. As said in the play: "There is a canteen beside the clouds, with years and sunsets piled on the shelves, and mountains behind it. The old man pretended to be asleep on the recliner, and the child stole a piece of candy. At what time will the tears fall, and where will the birds go? . People gather and leave, clouds come and go." This passage is like a vivid picture, which vividly displays the tranquility and warmth of Yunbian Town. Zhang Jiajia, the original author of
, skillfully created vivid characters. Liu Shisan, this young man with dreams but constant setbacks, shows us the helplessness and persistence in life. He said: "I have something very important. If I lose, I will really have nothing." This sentence expresses his inner fear and desire for the future.
Grandma Wang Yingying, that strong and gentle old man, protected Liu Shisan in her own way, "Grandma really wants to live a good life, and I really want to be with you forever. If grandma is here, you will have a home." Her love is deep and intense.
Cheng Shuang, this short-lived and dazzling girl like a shooting star, her bravery and optimism are moving. "In such a hot summer, the girl's sadness burned a hole in the boy's back, which penetrated all the way to his heart." Her presence brought a different color to Liu Shisan's life.
At the same time, the delicate depiction of emotions is also an important factor in the movie's popularity. The warmth of family, the sincerity of friendship, and the ignorance of love are intertwined into a moving piece of music in the play. It makes us understand that life may be full of dissatisfaction, but those who love us are always our strongest support.
At the same time, the film’s discussion of life and death is also thought-provoking. "If everything is calculated, then by the time you figure it out, it may be too late to do it." It reminds us to cherish the present and bravely pursue the life we want.
The success of "There is a Canteen by the Clouds" lies in its ability to touch the softest corners of readers' hearts, allowing us to shed our own tears and find our own shadow in other people's stories. It does not simply tell a story, but conveys a kind of power, a kind of power that allows us to still hold hope and move forward courageously when facing the setbacks of life.
As the play says: "Hope and sadness are both a ray of light." This work is that ray of light, illuminating our way forward and letting us know how to cherish, be grateful and be brave.
