Xin Haicheng's "Your Name": A rescue across time and space, the true meaning of love and life philosophy behind it

"Your name. "Is an original Japanese animation film directed by Makoto Shinkai, which was released in mainland my country in 2016. The story mainly tells that one month before the comet's visit, the female high school student Mitsuba in the Japanese countryside and the male high school student Taki living in Tokyo exchanged identities through dreams, and completed an important rescue. However, they do not remember each other's names.

The film was released in 125 countries around the world. As of 2017, 's global box office revenue surpassed "Spirited Away", becoming the highest-grossing movie in Japanese film history. scored 8.4 on Douban. Although it is not outstanding, , with its unique story core and thought-provoking theme, won the 26th Japanese Film Critics Awards Director’s Award and Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award. Excellent animation film, first place in the 8th Newtype Animation Awards, the 49th Spanish International Film Festival Animation Department's Best Feature Work Award, the 18th South Korea Bucheon International Animation Festival Feature Competition Department Special Outstanding Award and Audience Award, etc. Awards.

"Your name. "Is based on Xin Haicheng’s original script. The plot is too fragmented and the narrative fault is often the reason Xin Haicheng’s works are criticized. However, the film is highly praised for its plot and narrative. The film is matched with many twists and turns, and combines romantic temperament with a perfect picture, bringing the audience an extremely beautiful and regrettable love story. The little fresh music in the movie is also very suitable for the plot and the picture, and it has a quite natural feeling, which makes people stunned after watching.

Of course, if the film is only regarded as a poignant love story, it is serious Underestimated the artistic charm and rich connotation of this film. The novel character setting in the film, the multiple detailed descriptions set against each other and foreshadowed each other, the use of a two-line narrative structure to separate the lives of the hero and the hero, the ingenious integration with the local Japanese culture, and the "love" and "salvation" shown All the themes make the film shine. Using a variety of angles to analyze the film can also allow us to gain profound practical enlightenment.

01, novel character settings, breaking through traditions and routines, multiple detailed descriptions fit the reality and foreshadowing, the parallel montage editing, all reflects the director’s unique ingenuity

. The wonderful creativity of "change" makes the audience's thinking quickly enter the film's narrative rhythm. In traditional routines, the "body exchange" is generally between two familiar people or people who know each other a little bit but are strangers. However, the male and female protagonists in not only do not know each other, they are also separated from each other, and there is even a three-year difference in time. This novel character setting perfectly breaks the barriers of tradition and routines, and opens up the audience's fresh taste buds at the beginning of the show, allowing them to follow the plot to explore.

, except for the character setting worth mentioning, the film also achieves a close fit in the description of various details, which is absolutely dedication.

is a clue, implying the direction of the plot. When Taki realized this problem and rushed to rescue, the plot entered the climax part; and the tradition of the Miyamizu family’s body exchange was the final success to convince Mitsuba’s father. Moving away the villagers laid the groundwork. Director cleverly left a trace of clues in every corner of the film. At the end of the film, all the clues were connected to show the audience the full picture of the story, which shocked the audience at once and made the film possess Wonderful artistic effects. After

swapped Taki and Mitsuba's body, the film not only used a flat narrative method to tell the weird behavior of Taki and Mitsuba, but also used the parallel montage editing method "fast forward" to quickly expand the plot. This combination of speed and slowness is full of dynamics, which greatly mobilizes the rich senses of the audience, and does not make them fatigued. Moreover, there is no feeling of procrastination in the whole story, and the details are appropriate. is neither overly obsessed with small parts, but quickly promotes the plot, but also gives the audience enough information.

02. The film adopts a two-line narrative structure, which uses the interlacing of time and space and the transformation of character identities to create narrative difficulties. With "knotting" as the key prop, it gives a new understanding of time and space and makes the film more brain-sounding

The two-line narrative of the film is divided not only by people, but also on the time axis. In the two-line narrative, it tells the male protagonist in Tokyo and the female protagonist in the countryside, in reality, and what happened three years ago. And the different environments in which the male and female leaders live, one implies a peaceful and quiet teenage years, while the other is immersed in the prosperity of the society and has the troubles in the bones.

As the plot progresses gradually, the audience can realize that the body exchange between the two is actually a blend of two environments. Under the two environments, the characters' living conditions are very distinct, one is quiet and one is noisy, one is modern and one is quaint. This difference also brings a strong contrast of life experience to the audience, thereby highlighting the film's discussion of the choice of life style. The exchange of the characters' bodies also implies the blending of two established destinies, laying the groundwork for the entanglement of fate behind the hero and heroine, implying that their lives are destined to be entangled like threads.

Sanye’s grandmother said: “The knot we make is the embodiment of the flow of time. When we gather together, we form, twist, twist, and sometimes restore, break, and connect again. This is the knot, this is the time."

With these words as a clue, we can infer that the prop of "knot" in the film reflects the flow of time and realizes the promotion and development of the plot. The director has perfected the interpretation of the three transformations of time, space and narrative through repeated use of the prop of "knot knot".

The only bond between the hero and the heroine is on the knot, which explains why Taki can exchange bodies with Mitsuba three years ago-because the time and space between the two is like a knot, even if they are different, Can be wound, restored, broken and reconnected. While the film uses a rope to push the plot, it also uses a rope to imply the time and space in the picture.

connects knots with time and space, not only provides a novel and unique explanation for time and space, but also enhances the interest and appreciation of the film, and also gives the film a layer of mystery and depth. Colors. The audience needs to think about the director's true intentions, and can't wait to find the answer following the footsteps of the knot. Because of the transformation of time and space, the use of knots, and the complexity of the narrative, the film has become doubly mind-burning and fascinating.

03. Japanese traditional culture gives the film a unique cultural label, creates a unique Japanese perspective for the audience, and explains in depth the themes of "love" and "salvation"

The traditional elements in Japanese animation films are deeply beautiful in Japanese traditional consciousness Driven by the complex, this film is a very "Japanese" work, rich in many items, symbols and rituals from Japanese traditional culture. The traditional costumes of Sanye and others, the "Many Leaves Collection", the strange gods, the witch and Nuo music dance, cumbersome ceremonies, festivals, etc. are all image forms of Japanese traditional culture. There are also backgrounds of tragic natural disasters, which are typical of Japanese literature and literary worksElements.

First of all, the use of traditional elements has injected a lot of mystery into the film, such as , such as strange power and chaos . The heroine of , Mitsuba, heard the teacher's description of the non-day and non-night evening etymology in the class. It was based on traditional Japanese elements to inject a spiritual and unusual atmosphere into the film. At the same time, Sanye also remembers the vagueness of the outline of the world at dusk, rather than the clearness of human beings and the magical nature of the dusk. The audience will feel lingering after watching it, and they will be unconsciously affected by this atmosphere.

Secondly, Japanese traditional elements make the film more profound and connotative. The grandmother’s loom in the film is a typical Japanese traditional element. However, the introduction of this traditional element has a deeper meaning: the grandmother uses the loom as a comparison, and uses the woven threads on the loom as a metaphor. The "knot" in the weaving process and the name of the town "tie shou" are concrete figures, interpreting the true meaning of the traditional form of the ceremonies without writing.

These traditional cultures are the condensation of the Japanese national spirit. The film's continuous application and interpretation of traditional elements creates a unique Japanese perspective for the audience, which enables them to gradually have a deeper understanding of the traditional elements of Japanese culture in the film. Furthermore, we can also experience Japan's attitude to cherish, protect, and inherit traditional culture. 's respect for traditional culture is worthy of consideration and study by every audience.

In this anime, the love between Mitsuba and Taki is very pure, pure enough to not be mixed with anything else. The portrayal of love in the film aroused strong emotional resonance from the audience. It is precisely because of this rare innocence that when two people have experienced life and death but still can only become strangers, the audience burst out with strong regrets and sighs. Compared with the ending of the stranger, 's innocent feelings produced a violent chemical reaction and gave birth to a strong empathy, making the audience remember this animation forever.

And the innocence of love between the two is reflected through Taki's hard work to save the town where Sanye is located. When Taki learned that the town of Mitsuba had been destroyed because of the fall of the comet three years ago, he was very anxious and couldn't wait to launch a rescue operation. And Sanye also evacuated the residents of the town ahead of time because of Taki's reminder, and all the talents were spared. Because of love,

resolutely saves the life of the lover, because of love, even if the name is forgotten, but still lingering in the crowd. This unforgettable love shows us the true meaning of love-love is dedication, love is selfless, love is salvation. Although the shell of the film is a love story, it is commendable that the theme is sublimated in the later stage. Life saving is the sublimation of the theme, and it is also the root cause of the film's acclaim.

04. The love template provided by the film guides every young person in reality to practice the true meaning of love.

Real love is always mixed with some impurities. Therefore, it is difficult for us to encounter innocent love. The film shows the great energy of love, and also provides direction for people's love-seeking journey.

1, no matter what your chances are, you are willing to run for love

as long as we surf the Internet, we can always scan a lot of weird love stories. I think that the rapid social rhythm has made people lose some of their ability to love, and it has also misinterpreted the true meaning of love. Too many people confuse love with money, interests, and status, so many love tragedies have been born.

When Taki learned that Mitsuba would soon disappear from the world due to the fall of the comet, he began to rush for love. Even if hope is slim, never give up, and every second counts. Because of love, I am willing to give time and energy. Love like is based on dedication, trust and selflessness. Because of its sufficient nutrients, it will not fade easily.

And although Mitsuba and Taki's love looks childish and innocent, it is the most beautiful appearance that love should have. The line of destiny winds the two together, is to prove to us: only with the purest mentality to face love, and only with the courage to run and dedicate for love, love can be unforgettable and enduring.

2, love is perseverance, it is "I must find you"

taki rescued Mitsuba, both of them lost their memory and can't rememberThe name of the other person, this is the cruelest test life gives them. Both of them knew that there was a person in their hearts, knew the other's existence, and knew the importance of the other to them. But, sadly, they just couldn't find that person.

However, such a deep sorrow did not make the two of them give up sticking to each other's love. In the huge Tokyo, they finally met and did not pass by. Instead, they mustered up the courage to chase each other in front of each other and asked about each other's name and story.

Perseverance like this is the dedication to love, the sincerity of love, and the trust in the lover. Even if there is a sea of ​​people, because of this heavy love, I am willing to wait for you, and I must find you.

is written at the end: the picture of the

movie itself is extremely beautiful and delicate. The color and fineness of the picture maintain the consistent level of director Xin Haicheng. This article discusses the role setting, the detailed description, the two-line narrative structure, the ingenious integration with the native Japanese culture, the theme of the film, and the practical significance, expressing my thoughts. As a sci-fi love animation product, the

film depicts us innocent love, but also reveals to us the essence of love, dedication and selflessness. The furthest distance in the world is that we may feel love but don't understand the true meaning of love. I hope the profound enlightenment of the film can help everyone break free from the shackles and manage true love.