Director’s Inspiration On. Singer: Galaxy Image.
The works of Galaxy Image are divided into two categories: one is shot for making money, and the other is shot for concept. These two types of works have a reasonable division of labor and each performs its own duties. They occasionally intersect but are often separated. Johnnie To has been trying to integrate the two styles of films, but except for "Big Man with Big Wisdom", none of the other films have become a perfect combination of business and art.
Galaxy Image’s art films can better represent their company’s style. When people mention Galaxy Image, they will immediately think of those literary masterpieces that flaunt the personal style of Galaxy’s creators. People have long been attracted by the commercial films they produce. Forgot them in the corner of memory.
"Galaxy Image is unimaginable" is Liu Qingyun's precise comment, which expresses the overall style of Galaxy Image's works. The twists and turns of the plot are the primary characteristics of Galaxy's works. "If the film is not amazing, it will never stop." , there are no unexpected plots, and we dare not call it a Galaxy Art Classic.
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Plot introduction to "Gunfire"
In Fengtian in 1931, the Japanese Kwantung Army frequently caused provocations. Xu Guozhen, the main combatant general of the Northeast Army, sent the troops of his only son Xu Wenjie and his adopted son Duoji, who had returned from Germany, to confront the Kwantung Army. Kwantung Army Shao Zuo Toyoda Ichiro was Xu Wenjie's former classmate. He allowed his subordinates to harass civilians and deliberately provoked them. Xu Wenjie ignored the military order of "no exchange of fire" and shot the Japanese invaders with a gun, which triggered a fierce conflict.
Xu Wenjie and Duoji simultaneously fell in love with Ma Shu, an underground party member who used his identity as a doctor as a cover. Ma Shu prefers Xu Wenjie and rejects Dorje; Dorje goes astray because of love and hatred, and is used by the Japanese to win over him. From then on, the two brothers turn against each other. When the September 18th Incident broke out, Xu Wenjie commanded his troops to retreat due to defeat. He was separated from Mashu, and the Xu family was destroyed.
The Japanese army frantically attacked the special forces, and Xu's troops suffered heavy casualties. Xu was rescued by the bandits' golden bullets and was forced to settle in the bandits' stronghold. Duoji surrendered to the Japanese army and became a traitor, but let Mashu go. Xu Wenjie rescued Jinhua, the daughter of the golden bullet, from the Japanese invaders, and Jinhua fell in love with Xu Wenjie silently. The bandit leader Dadongbei fell deeply in love with Ma Shu and wanted to marry her as Mrs. Yazhai.
Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia-"Gunfire"
Reference material: Baidu Encyclopedia-Galaxy Image