This documentary is a quiet and almost stillstanding look at life among a group of elderly chineese in a Beijing suburb. Like in the old peoples lifes not much is happening but patience is revarded. You come to learn and feel for these elderly and their relationships. Sometimes you can't help laughing at the way they talk, walk and live. Here is a lot of peptalk about "the young generation" which is quite funny , it's almost like the beautifull Monty Python sketch : "When I was young..." Funny but also tuff to watch at times.
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The forgotten ones who lost their status in the society
zzmale17 February 2004
The literal translation of the title of this movie is: the Old Man.
In the traditional Confucian teachings, the society is ruled by seniors. Age means seniority and experience, and in turn, these mean respect and status. However, this is not the case in the modern society and by describing the experience of seniors in China, the movie helped to hint the public that although the old ways no longer applies today, those people should not be forgotten and ignored. This is the hidden theme behind the movie and it is difficult for non-Chinese to figure out if they are unfamiliar with traditional Confucian teachings.
In the traditional Confucian teachings, the society is ruled by seniors. Age means seniority and experience, and in turn, these mean respect and status. However, this is not the case in the modern society and by describing the experience of seniors in China, the movie helped to hint the public that although the old ways no longer applies today, those people should not be forgotten and ignored. This is the hidden theme behind the movie and it is difficult for non-Chinese to figure out if they are unfamiliar with traditional Confucian teachings.
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