As early as 2019, director Yin Ruoxin 's attention was attracted by the news of the "Wandering Brothers", "I am very curious about their lives and want to understand how they survive in adversity and how to establish a deep emotional connection. In the future "How will the destiny unfold?" Therefore, when the producer Lu Xu proposed to cooperate in the movie " wild child ", the two hit it off. Yin Ruoxin also integrated many years of thinking into her creation. In an exclusive interview with a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily, she said, "Attention is a kind of power. Movies not only tell stories, but also hope that every child can be loved and have a home when it gets dark." "The movie "Wild Child" was released on September 12. The film is adapted from the real incident of "Wandering Brothers" reported on the "Today's Statement" program in 2019. The "thief" brother Ma Liang (played by Wang Junkai) met The two unrelated "wild children" warmed each other and built their own warm little home in the wind and rain.
The prototype story opened a door and inspired our imagination.
was transformed from news reports into movies on the big screen. There were too many plots and details to lay out. Yin Ruoxin did a lot of preparation work for this, "I I read a lot of non-fiction works and news reports to understand the environment in which teenagers grow up, especially those who may go astray or be troubled by violence. I also had an in-depth interview with Officer Zhou Jiao, who witnessed the Wandering Brothers incident. Officer Zhou’s experience gave her a deep understanding of those teenagers in trouble. I heard her share many cases in her police career, especially the detailed inside story of the homeless brothers. These first-hand information "It is very important to build the framework of the story." As for the two prototype characters, Yin Ruoxin said that after continuing to communicate with Officer Zhou Jiao, she did not disturb them out of protection for the teenagers.
"Wild Child" reinterprets and creatively adapts real events. Yin Ruoxin said: "The archetypal story opens a door for us, leads us into this space, and stimulates our imagination. Once the door is opened, we Then we started a new creative journey and made a lot of innovations. The screenwriter and I adopted a method of combining fiction and reality to create new characters and place them in a specific environment where the city and the countryside meet. "
The warm redemption of mutual companionship between Ma Liang and Xuan Xuan is the core axis retained and emphasized in the movie "Wild Child". Yin Ruoxin said: "Our narrative axis revolves around them, through their perspectives and relationships. Through the interaction of the surrounding characters, we closely connect the entire world, allowing the audience to see the environment they are in and the challenges they face. "The rich layers of emotions between the
brothers also gradually unfolded on the screen," said Ma. From Liang and Xuanxuan's initial meeting with each other, to their shared experiences, to their dependence on each other, and the conflicts caused by over-dependence, we have carefully described these emotional entanglements, and we also need to capture the key moments in their lives and consider them. Their daily habits, daily interactions, and imagining the characters they may encounter in their lives, what are their biggest challenges, and whether there are potential crises. We hope to present the problems faced by children in the most realistic way for the audience. Really feel these situations and have an in-depth dialogue with the audience. "
Unlike news reports that mainly focus on Ma Liang and Xuan Xuan, "Wild Child" will present the touching bond of the prototype. The camera focuses on the special group of "children in social difficulties", and glimpses of a broader social background and more complex interpersonal relationships through the eyes of the two brothers. Yin Ruoxin said: "In my investigation, I found that although the experiences of some children are strikingly similar, their futures have completely different directions. We hope that through this work, we can draw everyone's attention to this social issue and use the best possible methods to The sincere expression shows the fiery vitality of wild children and presents a heart-warming story full of power and true feelings."
Wang Junkai has a deep insight into the character
In the report of "Today's Statement", Ma Liang's words in the detention center were gripping. When the police officer asked Ma Liang if he was worried that his brother would forget him, Ma Liang replied calmly: "Just forget it. Forget it. "However, when the police officer asked him if he would forget his brother, he answered briefly but firmly: "I can't. "The film also reproduced this scene. Wang Junkai's interpretation moved Yin Ruoxin behind the monitor, "Xiao Kai mobilized his emotions again and again to achieve a more natural and deeper emotional expression. This performance was very shocking. "
Yin Ruoxin said that the roles of Wang Junkai and Ma Liang are very suitable, "I have watched many of Xiao Kai's works before, and he can show his talents through different roles. As the script of "Wild Child" was gradually improved, Ma Liang gradually became more alive. I found that the tough and gentle part of Wang Junkai's heart overlapped with Ma Liang. What moved me even more was Wang Junkai's deep understanding and preparation for this role, and his profound insight into Ma Liang. "
In "Wild Child", Wang Junkai interpreted Ma Liang's introversion and loneliness. For example, he avoided eye contact with strangers, but looked at his younger brother when talking; when walking, he kept his arms close to his body to reduce his sense of existence. “But there is also light in this character. For example, despite the simple living environment, he still keeps his bed and clothes clean. He is the light that illuminates Xuanxuan. "
When Wang Junkai discussed the role with Yin Ruoxin, he also specifically mentioned the details of Ma Liang's behavior at the night market, "Wang Junkai felt that Ma Liang would not take food casually at the night market because his food and clothing problems can be solved by himself. , but he will be attracted by some things that were missing or novelty when he was a child, such as a stall selling goldfish. Therefore, in the art design of this scene, we specially placed a goldfish tank. This detail was arranged based on Xiaokai’s feedback, hoping that each element would fit with the character’s personality. "
In addition to experiencing life wholeheartedly, Wang Junkai also deepens his understanding of the characters through reading, music and performance exercises. Yin Ruoxin told reporters: "I recommended some books to Xiaokai, such as Richard Yates's short story collection " "Eleven Kinds of Loneliness", the book's description of forgotten and abandoned characters can help him find empathy with the characters. I’ve also shared some music and creative videos that we’ve been working on in preparation for the launch. Sharing artwork and in-depth conversations is an effective way for us to connect with people. Everyone can see from Xiao Kai's eyes that he has grown into this role. "
In the future, we will continue to focus on family and personal growth themes.
"Wild Child" is director Yin Ruoxin's follow-up to "My Sister". It once again focuses on the living conditions of marginalized minors, explores the social topic of "birth and maintenance", and interprets The importance of companionship and love in growing up. As for the theme of "the same line", Yin Ruoxin said that she has always been deeply attracted by the stories of teenagers. "Perhaps it is closely related to my own experience. For me, adolescence is A period of time when the inner world is the richest, and it is also an extremely critical stage in growth. Even now, I often look back at myself during that period and think about my relationship with my family and how I have grown up to this day. "
Although Yin Ruoxin grew up in a happy family, she also had the loneliness and confusion of youth. "Adolescence is full of challenges. We begin to shape our own values and collide with society's rules and concepts. During that stage, I was constantly exploring my identity, thinking about who I could become, and how I would act. There was also a period when I needed the company of friends emotionally, and I witnessed several friends' families going through changes. At that time, I was still very ignorant, and I could only feel the sudden absence of my friends one day, or the drastic changes in their personalities.As time went by, I began to pay more attention to the communication between myself and my parents, and thought about the pain of my parents and what they were thinking. These feelings gradually integrated into my creations. I hope that through my works, I can touch those who Teenagers who are struggling as they grow up, and those who care about them. "
"Wild Child" currently leads the Mid-Autumn Festival box office. Regarding how to attract audiences to theaters, Yin Ruoxin said: "Creation is a process of constant change and development. I feel that as a creator, we should always stick to our duty, which is to tell stories. Fascinating story. No matter how the times change, good stories can always attract audiences - short videos, short news, or a thought-provoking event. As long as it conveys kindness, power, beauty and attraction, it can arouse human curiosity. . At the same time, audiences’ viewing habits and psychological rhythms are changing. We need to adapt to these changes, leverage the unique charm of movies, and meet audience expectations. "
Yin Ruoxin said that her future creations will explore more possibilities, but will also continue to focus on the theme of family and personal growth. "Each of us' lives are closely connected with family, and family should be a place full of warmth and companionship. A place where you can talk and be understood and responded to. This need is rooted in human nature and cannot be stripped away. Therefore, I also hope that through more works, I can inspire people to think deeply about family values and personal growth, explore the depth and breadth of the subject matter, and bring a richer movie-watching experience to the audience. ”
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiao Yang
editor/Cui Wei
