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'Perfect' Ending But... (Semi-SPOILERS)

posted 16 years ago by catabatic-1
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Indeed the ending was heart-wrenching: but come to think of it this was Director Joan Chen's only way of making an impact of the film for her audience. Let's say Lao Jin shot Xiu Xiu on the foot and the officials would have send her back home (limping). She would have probably led a miserable life back in her Chengdong hometown with her toeless condition and her memories of being abused by men. This ending would have made the film just mediocre (like any typical hollywood drama). Or let's say she just stayed with Lao Jin for the rest of her life and live happily (or miserably) ever after. This kind of ending is like a fairy tale, it's not plausible. The film would have failed. Thus even though the conclusion of the movie was sad and heart-wrenching; there couldn't be any other ending than what was portrayed in the last segment of the film. A perfect ending; but sad. By the way the actress that portrayed Xiu Xiu goes by a lot of names: Lu Lu, Xiaolu Li, Li Xiao Lu, and Jacqueline Li.

[–] Trouter2000 16 years ago

I agree entirely, the ending, while heart-wrenching, was the only way to really top the film of. It is sad, and has a lot of lasting power, but in a way it is also beautiful; Xiu Xiu has suffered and experienced the human condition, but she's finally set free in death. Rather then make the film sad and depressing, Chen made it sad with a somewhat hopeful conclusion. Xiu Xiu doesn't have to face the burden of life any longer, she can finally rest peacefully. Its a sad sentiment, but in a way it offers great beauty as well.

Just my thoughts, I'm sure we'll agree on the film being superior to most of the stuff coming out these days.

Last film seen: The Thin Red Line 8/10

[–] ofakam 16 years ago

This my was really good,In my view.The ending was one of the best,I ever saw

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[–] matiis66 16 years ago

Lao Jin kills himself as well correct?

[–] TheMama 16 years ago

Yep.

[–] rainbowdelacruz 14 years ago

I thought it was an open ending...

Lao jin was a master shooter and I thought that he couldve shot any part of the body..the ears or glancing the shoulders. Who knows. He was pointing at the face but I dont remember it showing that he exactly pulled the trigger while pointing on the upper level of the body. He couldve gone down to her feet. And in the end, u could only literally see her clothes beneathe the snow.

But yeh Id buy the other ending ending aswell. For me theres like 2 to choose