The movie " Catch a Baby " is currently being screened. It does not have gorgeous special effects or thrilling scenes. However, with its unique perspective and profound themes, it makes people re-examine family, education and relationships in laughter and tears. The true meaning of freedom. The re-joining of the golden partners Shen Teng and Ma Li not only adds countless laughs to the film, but also explores profound topics about growth, choice and self-awareness in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The story begins with a successful couple - Ma Chenggang and Chunlan. They have a huge fortune, but they are resentful of the failure of their eldest son's education. Therefore, they placed all their hopes on their youngest son Ma Jiye and vowed to raise him to be the pride of the family. Different from the traditional sense of raising rich, Ma Chenggang and his wife decided to go in the opposite direction and adopted an almost extreme method of "raising poor" in an attempt to hone Xiao Jiye's will and character by simulating a poverty environment.
This seemingly absurd parenting experiment actually contains parents’ deep love and expectations for their children.
They spent a lot of money to build a seemingly dilapidated old house, and even hired a group of extras to weave one "real" poverty story after another around Xiao Jiye. Every day, little Jiye learns and grows in this carefully designed world. Every bit of progress he makes shines in the eyes of his parents, making this experiment seem more and more successful.
As the plot progresses, there are constant jokes in the film, but after the laughter is over, the audience is left with deep thoughts on the parent-child relationship. In this world full of "lies", Xiao Jiye showed extraordinary understanding and tenacity. He has excellent grades, is filial and sensible, and has developed a hard-working spirit. These qualities are undoubtedly what Ma Chenggang and his wife expect to see, but the price behind them is the children's ignorance and isolation from the real world.
The series of "involvement" incidents in the film are like episodes in life, which are both hilarious and thought-provoking. Whenever extras accidentally reveal their flaws, Ma Chenggang and his wife can always respond quickly and use various excuses to smooth things over and maintain the balance of this "fake" world.
However, as Xiao Jiye grew up, he began to doubt this world full of coincidences and mysteries, and the desire for the truth took root in his heart like a seed.
Finally, by chance, Xiao Jiye came home early and witnessed the shocking scene of his grandmother, who had been paralyzed for many years, playing basketball. At this moment, all the lies and pretense collapsed instantly, and he realized that the world he had lived in for a long time turned out to be a carefully designed stage. Anger, disappointment, confusion...all kinds of emotions were intertwined, causing his trust in his parents to be shaken like never before.
Faced with the truth, the explanations of Ma Chenggang and his wife seemed feeble. They thought that their painstaking efforts would gain their children's understanding and gratitude, but unexpectedly they gained deep estrangement and hurt. Xiao Jiye began to explore the truth in his own way. He gradually understood that wealth and education were important, but freedom and true self were indispensable parts of life.
The ending of the video does not fall into the cliche "happy reunion" mode. Xiao Jiye achieved excellent results in the college entrance examination, but he did not choose Qingbei University, the "golden rice bowl" in the eyes of everyone. Instead, he resolutely applied for a sports university to pursue his true dream. This decision is not only a rebellion against parents' expectations, but also an affirmation and pursuit of self-worth.
"Catch a Baby" tells us in an almost cruel way: In this society full of temptation and pressure, wealth and education may open more doors for us, but what can really make us feel happy and satisfied are often It is the pursuit of freedom and dreams. Ma Jiye's choice is undoubtedly the best interpretation of this point of view.
In today's materialistic society, we are often bound by various external labels and expectations, forgetting the inner voice and desire. However, "Catch a Baby" reminds us that no matter what situation we are in, we should never give up the pursuit of freedom and persistence in our dreams.
Of course, pursuing freedom does not mean escaping responsibility. Just like the Ma Chenggang couple in the film, although their methods are inappropriate, their starting point is for the future of their children. In real life, we also need to find a balance between freedom and responsibility. We must not only have the courage to pursue our dreams, but also shoulder our due family and social responsibilities.
In short, "Catch a Baby" is not only a hilarious comedy, but also a thought-provoking educational film. It allows us to re-examine the true meaning of family, education and freedom in laughter and tears, and also makes us understand the truth: in this world, nothing is more precious than the true self and a free soul.