Chapter 885: "The Red Path of the Snowy Mountains," is now officially released!
In fact, many of the plots in "The Red Journey to the Snowy Mountains" are stories of the Long March that many people heard when they were young.
The screenwriter combined these fragmented stories into a feature film with a clear cause and effect and a relatively complete narrative. The protagonist, played by Yue An, naturally serves as the thread connecting these stories. His experiences, as the main perspective, lead the audience to relive the heroic deeds of our martyrs and predecessors.
So the story itself isn't particularly original. When you put the storylines together, it's like a collection of stories from a Chinese textbook. Although it's dramatic enough, it does look quite familiar. Almost everyone can guess what will happen next when an event is about to unfold.
However, Director Yang Li was indeed quite wise.
The grand scenes of the Red Army's Long March, the brilliant portrayal of human hardship, coupled with timely camera work and the actors' performances, make "The Red Journey in the Snowy Mountains" a unique experience.
Furthermore, the film was shot on real snow-capped mountains, with many large-scale scenes featuring real soldiers making cameo appearances. So when the blizzard finally passed and scattered figures gradually appeared in the vast sea of snow, the scene was like a wildfire spreading, making it hard not to feel a strong sense of awe.
At this point, the protagonist had successfully retrieved the medicine from the remaining members of the transport team. However, he was too late. His wounded comrade had already passed away in someone's arms not long after he left, without even closing his eyes.
Upon learning of this, the protagonist simply hugged his comrade's body calmly and remained silent for a long time.
If you're a step too late, you might feel despair, but if the outcome is already decided at the start, the impact will only numb you.
Even viewers who initially thought the protagonist would be able to save his teammates were saddened by this sudden turn of events.
Because they witnessed firsthand the dangers and perseverance of the protagonist along the way, and also witnessed the transport team go from being fully staffed at the start to having only one young man left at the end. For this important shipment of supplies, they lost many comrades.
But who could have predicted this outcome?
The protagonist was unaware that his comrades had died when he left, and the transport team did not expect to encounter a blizzard when they set off. They were simply sticking to their duties and moving forward step by step.
Who could tell them at that time whether the operation would be a success or a failure?
Just as they embarked on this journey, they put their beliefs into practice with their blood.
So, after wiping his dry, red cheeks that had stopped crying, the protagonist led the remaining people onward, preparing to find the main force ahead.
However, the blizzard seemed to have swallowed up all life.
As the group of wounded soldiers struggled to cross the snow-capped mountain, all they could see in the distance was a vast expanse of white snow.
—The main force seemed to have vanished.
No one was able to find their whereabouts.
In the snow-covered world, it seemed that only they remained.
Perhaps they are the last survivors of this blizzard.
Or perhaps...
Some people were already exhausted, so they knelt down in the snow and remained silent for a long time.
Some people collapsed completely, with only the slight rise and fall of their chests proving they were still alive.
Some people didn't say anything, like the protagonist An Guo, who simply endured the blinding glare of the snow-capped mountains and stared intently into the distance.
Nobody knows what they're thinking.
Until, a black dot appeared in An Guo's field of vision—
The dark spots were blurry and indistinct, sandwiched between the blinding light, making one think they were a precursor to snow blindness.
Until the number of black spots increases.
So Anguo looked again and found that more and more figures were emerging from the vast expanse of blank snow in front of him.
At first, it was one or two, then a cluster, then a whole bunch... and finally, a dense mass of figures appeared!
Perhaps those beings are so full of vitality that their appearance is like the snow mountain reviving again, ushering in a belated spring and vitality. Even after being tortured and ravaged by blizzards, they can still wait for their season and show the brilliant brilliance of humanity.
I also believe that after going through all of this, they will be stronger, more united, and more determined to move forward!
Someone looked up, seemingly having spotted the people on the snow-capped mountain. Several small teams stretched their bodies with difficulty and began to slowly walk towards them.
At first, it was slow, and every step was more difficult than ever before, but they did not give up. Finally, the blood in their bodies began to flow completely, and they ran faster and faster, almost instantly reaching the front of them.
An Guo was shocked by what he saw, let alone the audience sitting in front of the big screen watching this scene from a god-like perspective.
Because what Anguo was shocked by was what was before his eyes, while what they were shocked by was history.
The story we are about to tell is a true story.
That was a more profound and moving experience than the film itself.
It wasn't until someone asked them if they were a transport team delivering supplies that they learned some members of the main force were injured and others urgently needed other basic supplies.
An Guo did not explain their true origins to this stranger. Instead, he unhesitatingly unloaded the large amount of supplies he had salvaged from the blizzard, emptied his pockets of everything, and solemnly placed them in the other man's hands.
At that moment, the transport squad, which had been almost completely wiped out, finally completed their mission.
Their adventure was not for one comrade, but for the millions of comrades ahead of them.
The supplies he salvaged from the blizzard, though unable to save his own comrades, could save many more.
Therefore, the mission does not end after it is transferred, but rather spreads and continues to thrive.
Some people will fall, but countless others will rise up.
From this day forward, the spirit of the Long March will be forever remembered in history!
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Xiao He remained relatively calm throughout the entire viewing.
He mainly knew about Chen Shitou's sacrifice, the squad leader's sacrifice, and the sacrifices of others when he was filming.
But when he saw those people emerging from the snow, he felt a pang of envy.
Because he knew that this part of the filming would definitely be done by real soldiers making cameo appearances.
That day, their entire group went up the mountain to film such a grand and memorable scene.
Xiao He didn't know how the filming was done, but he felt a little regretful that he couldn't go and see it for himself that day.
Witnessing such a grand scene in person would surely be far more breathtaking than seeing it on the big screen today.
No wonder people say that when you're in a bad mood, you should receive a little red energy baptism.
After reading "The Red Path to the Snowy Mountains", Xiao He felt like a passionate and courageous young man again.
I feel like I can do some good deeds again.
Cough cough—
He quickly regained his senses amidst the sobs of those around him.
And the story of "The Red Path to the Snowy Mountains" came to an end at this point.
Despite many regrets along the way, it was ultimately stunning, magnificent, and unforgettable.
Director Yang Li is indeed very skilled at filming this kind of subject matter. Although the storytelling is ultimately a bit lacking, which may be a point of criticism for many, the grand scenes, the well-paced narrative, and the foreshadowing of the plot are still very enjoyable to watch. You won't encounter any mindless plots that feel forced or silly, or give the impression that they are acting.
When they appear on the big screen, they are alive, they are real—
It is worth remembering and respecting.