Introduction and detailed information of the first month of Dragon City

Basic information

Movie title: The First Month of Dragon City

Alias: Dragon City Love Song

Film type: Drama

Duration: 95 min

Country/Region: Hong Kong, China, Mainland China

Dialogue language: Cantonese, Chinese and Mandarin

Color: Color

Level: Hong Kong: IIA

Production company: Win's Film Productions [Hong Kong]; Tianjin Film Studio [China] < /p>

Distribution company: Clyde Films Inc. [Japan] ..... (Japan) (theatrical)

Release date: Hong Kong, China, November 13, 1997

Japan, October 25, 2003.... (Tokyo) Cast and Credits

Director

Fengliang Yang

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Writer

Jiang Yang, Jin shi

Actor

Chien-lien Wu

You Yong Yong You .....Li Qing Yang (as Young You)

Liu Xun Shun Lau

Yan Minqiu Yan Minqiu .....Madam Xiong

< p> Zhang Xiqian.....Xiong's Aide

.Gao Xin....Young Master Xiong

Lan Shun.....Old man Liu

Liu Xiaozong .....Lan Juan's sister in law

林伟Wai Lam

黄中秋Zhongqiu Huang .....Xiong Jindart

Ruyan Chang

Produced by

Tiffany Chen .....associate producer

Charles Heung .....producer < /p>

Yimou Zhang .....executive producer

Fengjun Gao .....line producer

Yimou Zhang .....producer

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Original Music

Jiping Zhao

Cinematography

Fei Zhao Plot introduction

Nine years Not long ago, the Jiang family in Longcheng suffered a disaster. Except for the young lady Jiang Lanjuan who escaped, the whole family was killed. Nine years later, Jiang Lanjuan hired killer Li Qingyang to assassinate the culprit Xiong Jinbiao to avenge her family. Li Qingyang refused at first, but was later moved by Lanjuan's filial piety and determination, admired her courage, and agreed to help her.

The two of them pretended to be shopkeeper Wang and Mrs. Wang and entered Dragon City to wait for an opportunity to assassinate. Although Xiong Jinbiao had doubts, he made several inquiries and found no flaws. The young master of the Xiong family saw that Lan Juan was born with beautiful features and asked her to be a model for her portrait. Lan Juan thought it was a good opportunity, so she agreed and moved into Xiong's house. Xiong Jinbiao sent someone to monitor her. In order to dispel Xiong's suspicion, Lan Juan hugged her tightly. Living in Qingyang, Qingyang found out that she was still a virgin and was even more moved. He became more determined to help her take revenge and fell deeply in love with her.

Li Qingyang learned that the Nanshan Buddhist Temple donated by Xiong Jinbiao would hold a consecration ceremony in the first month of the year. Lan Juan thought it was a good time and secretly made preparations. Unfortunately, Xiong Jinbiao went to recruit troops and failed to attend the ceremony. There was a burst of gunfire, and Master Xiong fell into a pool of blood. Mrs. Xiong was frightened and went crazy. After hearing the news, Xiong Jinbiao sent people to surround Longcheng to catch the murderer. The villain captured Lan Juan and sent her to Xiong's house to please her. Xiong Jinbiao wanted to sacrifice Lan Juan to his son. Li Qingyang came and said that he killed the person himself and asked Xiong to let Lan Juan go. Lan Juan blamed him for not coming to die, but Qingyang said that dying with Lan Juan was a blessing. Lan Juan told Xiong Jinbiao that she was the orphan of the Jiang family nine years ago.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Xiong Jinbiao let them go instead, saying that he had always regretted what happened nine years ago. Now even though Qingyang killed Master Xiong, he still wanted to let him go and let them live another life. He couldn't. Make her lose her family again. Film Appreciation

It should be said that this is a consistent routine of romance films. It is not surprising that babies in love behave like this, but it is a bit strange to put it in the film. I think the most reasonable development of the story is that after Xiong Jinbiao discovered that there was still a daughter in the Jiang family, Jiang Lanjuan, he should have deliberately planned to eradicate Jiang Lanjuan, instead of finding this woman to atone for his sins; although Li Qingyang fell in love with Jiang Lanjuan, he They must fight to the death to save their beloved woman, instead of throwing themselves into a trap and naively wanting to make a person-for-person deal with Xiong Jinbiao (based on their judgment of Xiong Jinbiao, they know that this is impossible); Xiong Jinbiao both If caught, they should happily be used to sacrifice their son's grave, instead of letting them go just because their feelings are overwhelming, and even in the end, they should be embarrassed to hope that they can have a new life. In other words, this film is suspected of exaggerating the role of love. Except for Xiong Jinjin’s confession after killing someone else’s whole family, everything else has changed because of love.

In fact, what can love change? Apart from two people’s feelings for each other, what else can love change? The couple kissing at the wedding in "120 Days of Sodom", they are in a miserable environment There should be love in the world, but did love save them from hell? Love can only affect the two parties involved. Apart from that, it is powerless, does not affect others, and does not affect the world.

Some plots in the film do not stand up to scrutiny. For example, Xiong Jinbiao regretted destroying the Jiang family and then rebuilt the mausoleum for the Jiang family. Why did he open the coffin? It should be noted that this is the greatest insult to the deceased. The so-called That's right. Since he sincerely repented, why did he do this? Another example is Li Qingyang who named himself "Shopkeeper Wang's" but did not see any sign of doing business. There is also a lack of explanation in the movie. Is this also a flaw?

Movies are not history and do not require research, but it would be better if the screenwriter pays more attention to details.

This film was produced in 1996. It was co-produced by Tianjin Film Studio and Hong Kong Wing Sheng. It was produced by Zhang Yimou. Director Yang Fengliang once served as Zhang's deputy, so it has the flavor of a Zhang Yimou movie. The picture is very grainy, full of color, and has a strong nostalgic feel. Wu Qianlian's performance in the film is remarkable, and her calmness and serenity are fascinating. Overall, this is a pretty watchable movie, as long as you don't get bogged down in the details.

The last word: Love is not a panacea that can change the world, but we must believe in it, because to a certain extent we depend on it for survival.