The National Day gift film "me and my motherland", led by Huaxia Film Distribution Co., Ltd., recently exposed one of seven stories - the return directed by Xue Xiaolu, which restored the grand occasion of Hong Kong's return on July 1, 1997. In addition to the 'return' story trailer and posters, the poster also exposed the role posters of five stars Du Jiang, Zhu Yilong, Hui Yinghong, Ren Dahua and Wang Luoyong for the first time. After 154 years of separation, in order to ensure that Hong Kong returns to the embrace of the motherland every minute, the mainland and Hong Kong compatriots, whether soldiers, police or ordinary Hong Kong citizens, work together. This also condenses their common voice - I can't be separated from my motherland for a moment.
16 rounds of negotiations in 2 seconds
Uncover "no smoke of gunpowder disputes" on the negotiating table for the return of Hong Kong
At 0:00 on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returned to the embrace of the motherland on time. This historic moment is the common memory of the Chinese people. What many people don't know is that in order to raise the five-star red flag every second, China and Britain negotiated for '2 seconds' for 16 rounds, and the thrilling moments and tearful pictures were truly presented in the return directed by Xue Xiaolu.
For an Wenbin, then deputy director of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of foreign affairs and chief commander of the handover ceremony, his most important task is to ensure that the five-star red flag rises on time at 0:00:00 on July 1, so as to return Hong Kong's sovereignty to the motherland on time. This has become the biggest difference between China and Britain in the negotiations. The British representative insisted on lowering the British flag at 0:00:00 on July 1. Firmly believing that the return of sovereignty must be accurate every minute, an Wenbin insisted that the British flag must land at 23:59:58 on June 30.
In order to this short two seconds, the two sides fought wits and bravery and conducted 16 rounds of arduous tug of war negotiations. And all this was moved to the screen by director Xue Xiaolu for the first time. On the negotiating table, the representatives of China and Britain were dressed in suits and shoes, and their words were calm; But they have a heavy burden in their hearts, because they know that they represent the country. In just a few shots, the preview shows the treachery of the negotiation table and shapes the image of a diplomat with a firm position and tough attitude. 154 years of blood separation, we do not want to wait another second. It is precisely because of the efforts of countless behind the scenes heroes such as an Wenbin that the five-star red flag was raised on time at 0:00 on July 1.
Du Jiang and Zhu Yilong reappeared the style of the honor guard of the three armed forces
Hui Yinghong and Ren Dahua's return ceremony filled with tears
Director Xue Xiaolu reappeared the great moment of Hong Kong's return on July 1, 1997 from the perspective of several ordinary people before and after the preparation of the return ceremony. They are Chinese diplomats, Honor Guard soldiers, Hong Kong Police and watch masters. They have different identities, but they have a common wish - to raise the five-star red flag at 0:00 on July 1. They have made every effort in their respective posts to ensure that the return of Hong Kong is "not bad for a second".
In order to restore this solemn historical moment, director Xue Xiaolu invited Zhu Tao, who was then the flag raiser of the handover ceremony, as the commander-in-chief and consultant of the flag raising part to guide Du Jiang, Zhu Yilong and other actors. Under his guidance, in addition to training the basic movements of taking the positive step and raising the flag, the angles as small as chin and head up will also be corrected one by one. Kung Fu is hard to live up to those who have a heart. When Du Jiang, Zhu Yilong and others stepped out in neat steps, they were solemn and full of heroism. At this moment, they integrate into history rather than into roles.
In addition to the mainland staff played by Du Jiang, Zhu Yilong and Wang Luoyong, compatriots from all walks of life in Hong Kong have also made a lot of efforts to ensure that Hong Kong returns to the embrace of the motherland on time. In the film, the Hong Kong Police played by Hui Yinghong has always stood in the front line of the return negotiation and ceremony to ensure everything is safe. But when everyone can witness the historic moment of return in front of TV, they still need to stick to their posts outside the venue. Ren Dahua's watch master, in order to adjust the watch of the executive commander of the return ceremony to the same minute and second, never sleeps and doesn't receive a penny. When the five-star red flag was raised and the police changed into the new hat badge of the 'Hong Kong Police', at this moment, the streets of Hong Kong were full of excited crying red eyes and red faces. No one was destined to sleep that night.
Hong Kong's return awakens common memories
Please don't forget the eternal yellow face
"Let the sea breeze blow for 5000 years, and every tear seems to say your dignity.". On July 1, 1997, after the handover ceremony, Hong Kong held the largest TV karaoke in history. Millions of people sang the Pearl of the East with TV at the same time. Many people had smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. The two sides of the Strait have been waiting too long for a hundred years of blood separation.
For Hui Yinghong and Ren Dahua, watching the return ceremony is also an unforgettable moment in their lives. Hui Yinghong said that her heart beat faster at the moment of return, while Ren Dahua was excited and wept in front of TV. Both of them agreed that they would always be Chinese. It is a great honor for them to participate in "return" and reproduce this important moment that all Hong Kong people will never forget.
After watching the trailer, netizens were deeply touched. They recalled that in 1997, when they were still in primary school, they and their family watched the handover ceremony in front of TV and 'couldn't help singing the National Anthem'; Many netizens said they couldn't help crying when they saw the trailer ending 'Hong Kong, we'll always be together'. As the Pearl of the East wrote, 'please don't forget my eternal yellow face'. After 70 years of trials and hardships, the mainland and Hong Kong have always walked together. This relationship was, is and will be.
The film "I and my motherland" is led by Huaxia Film Distribution Co., Ltd., with Chen Kaige as the general director and Huang Jianxin as the general producer. Seven directors Chen Kaige, Zhang Yibai, Guan Hu, Xue Xiaolu, Xu Zheng, Ning Hao and Wen Muye work together to reproduce the seven unforgettable historical moments in the 70 years since the founding of new China and arouse the memories of the whole people. It will meet the national audience on October 1, 2019.