I become a big star after I sleep

Chapter 215 Little American Tornado

"Recently, Hong Kong Island director and actor Zhou Xingxing's "A Chinese Journey to the West" has been popular all over the country, with a cumulative box office of 1.8 million in two weeks, and it is expected to hit the [-] million box office mark.

Many of the classic lines are highly sought after by young people, as words of love to confess..."

"The first batch of finalists for the Berlin Film Festival has been announced, and a total of three Chinese films have been shortlisted for the main competition.

"Wen Sparrow" directed by To Qifeng from Hong Kong Island, "Left and Right" directed by Wang Xiaoshuai from Mainland China, and "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" directed by Qin Muchu.

Among them, director Qin Muchu is the youngest, and his work "The Gift of Room No. [-]" last year is still the holder of the highest box office record for Chinese-language films, and his new film was shortlisted for the main competition in Berlin, proving his ability in both commercial and artistic aspects... ..."

The TV was showing entertainment news, but there was no one on the opposite sofa.

"Okay, I see, be careful yourself, don't go out when it's cold and snowing...

I'm fine, there is heating in the north, and the house is very warm in winter...

Well, I know, I also go out to exercise when I have time... I wear thick clothes, I bought down jackets, cotton jackets, and sweaters inside...

Don't be reluctant to turn on the air conditioner when it's cold, by the way, give me your card number, and I'll send you some money...

That’s not what I mean, I don’t have much money, am I rich now... No need to save, ten daughters-in-law are enough... Okay, I won’t say anything, take care of your health, I will visit you after the Chinese New Year ...

The movie... well, the movie will go abroad in February, Germany and the United States, and it may not win awards... have confidence, have confidence.

which station?The central station cannot receive it, and all stations cannot receive it.

The award ceremony is not broadcast in our country, but if the award is won, the news will definitely be reported. I will bring a camera there and record it for you to see.

I bought clothes, didn't I just say that?I bought several sets of down jackets...

Okay, that's it, you pay attention to your body, okay, goodbye. "

After finishing the call with the dean, the entertainment program on TV has also ended.

Qin Muchu picked up the remote control and was about to turn it off, but after thinking for a while, he switched the TV channel to Huitai.

It's almost seven o'clock, and the weather forecast for Hui Province is being broadcast.

"Most parts of our province will continue to drop in temperature. The southern region has issued a red warning of heavy snow to remind everyone to take measures to keep warm and prevent cold. Let's take a look at the city forecast..."

Qin Muchu frowned.

As the saying goes, "auspicious snow heralds a good year", and there is only one month left before the Chinese New Year. Snow at this time is a good omen.

But the snow is a bit too much.

Not only in Hui Province, but also in the entire south of China, it snowed heavily, and in some places the snow was several feet thick.

The young man is fine, with strong bones, and even hopes that there will be more snow for snowball fights.

But the elderly are a little bit hard.

Especially Hui Province, which is neither the south nor the north, is stuck in the middle and has no heating.

The dean and his daughter's family live in Hui Province.

Qin Muchu was a little worried about the old man's health, and said that he would bring him to Yanjing, but the old man was unwilling.

Qin Muchu also understood what he was thinking.

I don't want to trouble the juniors.

Typical Chinese elders.

"Ring bell bell."

The ringtone of the mobile phone brought Qin Muchu back to his senses.

Jiang Wen called.

"When are you going to Berlin?"

There was no politeness, Comrade Jiang Wen went straight to the point.

"I don't plan to go to Berlin." Qin Muchu replied.

"What? Not going!?"

Qin Muchu could imagine Jiang Wen's wide-eyed surprise.

"Well, there is a time conflict with Oscar. Please help me go to Berlin. I will give you the name of a film producer."

Oscar and Berlin are both in early February, although the time is staggered, the difference is only a few days.

It's too late, why not divide the army into two groups, let the old baby go to the Berlin Film Festival, and let him go to the Oscars.

In fact, the two can be exchanged.

But doesn't Jiang Wen really like film festivals?
There was silence on the other end of the phone, as if he was digesting Qin Muchu's words.

It took a while before Jiang Wen's complicated voice came out:
"You are really... okay, I'm going to Berlin, then when are you going to America?"

"I'll go again after the awards are presented in February."

Qin Muchu's answer immediately made Jiang Wen unable to hold back.

"Your movie will be released in Los Angeles in two days. You are the director, why don't you go?"

"It will be released in two days, what's the use of me going."

Qin Muchu shrugged his shoulders with an indifferent expression.

That's right, "When Happiness Comes Knocking" will be released in the United States soon.

Because Oscar's registration rules say "Registration films must have been screened in Los Angeles commercial theaters."

The film has been shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival, which is considered to have completed half of the goal of "winning the award".

Nominate another "Oscar", and the "winning" will be complete.

The film has been pressed for these two awards for a long time, and it's time to release it.

It will be screened in Los Angeles first, and then spread to the whole of North America. It will be a little later on the Tianchao side, and it will be scheduled for the first day of the Lunar New Year.

"You don't promote at all in the United States? You don't even go there when it's released. Why, don't you like dollars?" Jiang Wen teased.

It was also the world premiere in the United States, but none of the crew members went there, as if it was screened there just to sign up for the Oscars.

Qin Muchu didn't care about Jiang Wen's ridicule:

"What's the use of liking? I didn't expect much box office there."

In fact, it’s not that he didn’t promote in the United States at all. Marvel knew that his movie would be released in the United States and said it would help him promote it.

As for how to publicize, Qin Muchu didn't ask.

He didn't think it would have much effect either.

For Americans, "When Happiness Comes Knocking" is a movie made by a Chinese director and actors who have never heard of it.

If the movie was a kung fu movie or a martial arts movie, they might still be interested, but "Happiness Knocks" is a drama.

This kind of movie promotion doesn't know how to promote it.

Just like a South Korean director named Zhang San made a movie and released it in China. Can the Chinese media be expected to report and publicize it?

So Qin Muchu has no expectations for the North American box office of "When Happiness Comes Knocking".

……

January 2008, 1, Los Angeles, USA.

"Shet! When I have money, I will definitely let that damned vampire go to the toilet to suck urine!"

At the end of the day's work, the white man rubbed his sore neck and shoulders and cursed viciously.

And the Asian man at the station next to him also put the last folder on the right hand side to the left hand side, where there were already stacks of documents as high as the forearm.

Stretching, the Asian man smiled at the white man:

"Frank, if you can do it, even if you are misunderstood as having a kidney deficiency, I will go to the toilet a few more times."

"Haha, Kevin, then you can't have diabetes, I don't want that vampire to taste the sweetness."

The white man laughed.

The two are employees of a company in Los Angeles and are good friends.

The "vampire" they call is the boss of the company.

The two are barely white-collar workers, and their income is neither high nor low, but stable.

However, since the outbreak of the economic crisis, the only advantage of work is the stability.

In order not to be laid off, I had to work harder.

I used to be able to catch fish, but now I have to work hard for eight hours a day, and sometimes I even have to work when I go home.

The white man named Frank became more and more angry as he thought about it, he slapped the table:
"Fuck, if this goes on, I won't do it anymore!"

The Asian man named Kevin just said a word lightly and made Frank turn off the fire:
"Have you paid this month's rent, insurance, and car tax? Have you paid off your credit card? I heard that your landlord is going to raise the rent, how much..."

"OK, OK, Kevin! Enough! Enough! You're a demon! No, you are!"

Frank covered his ears frantically, his face was full of pain, and then he began to spit out bitter water again:

"It's been a rough day!

My wife suspects that I have a woman outside, Fa Ke, I was sucked blood in the company, and I will be sucked by her when I go home!She has no idea how tired I am! "

Kevin couldn't help but smile bitterly again.

The pain and helplessness of married men are common.

After complaining, Frank stood up, picked up the coat draped over the back of the chair, and raised an eyebrow at Kevin:
"Come on, Kevin, it's our fun time again."

Kevin hammered him in disgust:
"Drink as long as you drink, don't talk like you're gay every time."

Frank smiled, he did it on purpose.

But Kevin quickly apologized:
"Sorry, Frank, I forgot to tell you that our drinking this week has to be canceled."

"What? You have a new boyfriend?" Frank's eyes widened.

"Fuck, I really want to tear your mouth apart. Today, a movie directed by a Chinese director I like is released. I promised my wife and children to go to the movie with them...So, Frank, I'm sorry."

Seeing that Kevin was with his family, Frank couldn't say anything.

I had no choice but to make an appointment next time with regret on my face.

Kevin was also a little embarrassed to see his friend like this, after all, he broke the appointment.

Chinese are discriminated against in the United States, and the social circle is basically composed of Chinese.

His wife is Chinese.

Frank is a rare white man who does not discriminate against him. He is very funny, the two get along very well, and they often have family gatherings.

So he tentatively asked:
"How about you go see it with us? Take your wife and children."

"Uh, it's not impossible."

Frank thought for a moment and said.

If it is very late after watching the movie, he can go straight to sleep when he gets home, and pay the public food less once.

Thinking of this, his eyes lit up:
"I'll call Kelly right now."

Taking advantage of the gap between the phone calls, he couldn't help but said:

"You still have a few seconds to regret it. What's so good about a movie? The hot girls in the bar are much worse than the movie. You can tell them the story of your time in China, and then hehehe."

"I have been away from the Celestial Dynasty for almost ten years, and the story there has been told countless times.

Besides, I was the only one who was bitten by a dog when I was three years old wearing crotch pants. I believe people all over the world have experienced this. "

……

The entrance to the theater.

Two families, a total of six people.

Two small children run around holding hands, women huddle together for intimate conversations, and men buy movie tickets.

"Only the nine o'clock one?"

"Yes, sir, there's only one show of the movie a day," replied the conductor.

This made Kevin frown.

Nine o'clock, almost twelve o'clock after watching the movie.

Too late.

The nights in the United States are not safe, especially after the financial crisis, many unemployed people have started to start their own businesses on the streets.

Thinking of this, he said to his friend next to him:

"Frank, forget it, tomorrow..."

"No, Kevin, that's it! I love this time."

Frank looked happy, and directly took out his wallet to buy a ticket.

Go back at this point, go to bed directly, and your waist can take a day off!
……

After dinner at a fast food restaurant, we dawdled until nine o'clock, when two families checked in and entered.

"Fack, even the price of fried chicken is increasing! The United States can't stay any longer, Kevin, take me to China, I heard there is no financial crisis there."

Frank was complaining again.

But as soon as the words fell, his wife shouted:
"Frank!"

Immediately shaking his body, every time he failed to satisfy his wife with his homework, that's what his wife called her.

But seeing the stern look in his wife's eyes between him and the child, he understood.

"OK, I'm sorry, I shouldn't swear in front of my kids."

Then he squatted down and touched the heads of the two little boys under his feet:

"Listen, men, just pretend that daddy (uncle) farted just now, don't ask me what Falk means, when you reach the age, you will naturally understand its meaning..."

"Frank!"

The wife couldn't take it anymore, and twisted his ears to lift him up.

At the same time, he smiled apologetically to the good girlfriend next to him:
"Sorry, Frank is always so out of tune."

Then he twisted Frank again:
"Don't spoil little Kevin, if your son is half as smart and sensible as him, I can live another 20 years.

Their exam results came out today, what score do you think little Kevin scored in math?Full marks!Your son is only half the score of others! "

The woman became more and more angry, her chest rising and falling.

Children are afraid of comparison, especially when they can't compare with other people's children.

But Frank didn't take it seriously:
"Come on, there is no country in the world that can compare mathematics with Chinese people. They are talented, do you understand? Kevin doesn't use a computer for calculations in the company!"

Seeing that the couple were about to quarrel, the Kevin and his wife hurriedly persuaded them to fight.

"Don't say a word!"

Kevin pulls over Frank.

Kevin's wife, Yan Xiaoli, also pulled her girlfriend aside:
"Frank gets along very well with the children. The children like him very much. Little Kevin even said that he wants Frank to be his father."

Hearing this, Frank immediately jumped up again, raising his eyebrows at Kevin:
"Hey, your son wants me to be a father, why don't we switch sons? Oh, wait a minute, I suggest changing the wife too, I like your wife's understanding."

"Frank!!!"

Suddenly, the flames in his wife's eyes were ignited.

"Enough, Frank, shut up."

Seeing that the fire that had just been suppressed was provoked by Frank again, Kevin shook his head speechlessly, covered his mouth and pulled him into the screening room.

……

The screening hall was unexpectedly not very empty, and was basically full.

Moreover, whites and blacks are the majority, while Chinese are the least.

Kevin couldn't believe it. He originally thought that watching a movie would be like booking a movie.

Because Chinese movies are really not popular in the United States, except for the movies of Van Loon and Li Lianjie.

"Husband, there are so many people. The last time I saw a Chinese movie with so many people was Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."

Yan Xiaoli whispered to her husband next to her.

Chinese is used, and they all speak Chinese in private.

Kevin nodded, not understanding why so many people came to watch this movie.

In his impression, only the director and the little girl actors are famous for this movie, but they are only popular in Asia, and their popularity in the United States is almost zero.

"Hey, what are you two whispering? Do you speak Chinese? Fa...cough cough, why don't you speak English."

Frank stuck out his curious little head and stopped the subconscious swearing.

Kevin had nothing to hide, and told him his doubts.

"Hey, it's true that there are too many people when you say that, but don't you know if you ask?"

After finishing speaking, Frank turned his head and patted the elder brother behind him:

"Hey, man, why did you watch this movie, do you have a good Chinese buddy?"

The man didn't hide anything, and said directly:
"Dude, don't you check Twitter and Facebook?"

"What do you mean, what does that have to do with whether I watch this movie or not?" Frank asked with a black question mark face.

"Mr. Stan Lee signed up for these two software accounts and posted a few cartoons.

The content is all the Marvel heroes, and we appeal to everyone to watch this movie. After watching the movie, post the movie ticket on Twitter or Facebook, and Marvel will randomly select a lucky audience to make a guest appearance in "Iron Man"! "

The man paused:
"Stan Lee, do you know who it is?"

Frank's face darkened:
"I am not a primitive person. I have read Marvel comics since I was a child."

As soon as the voice fell, I heard a voice next to me:
"Who is Stan Lee?"

Frank turned his head and looked at his friend.

His lips twitched, but he still held back the words that came to his lips.

He is an immigrant from China, and it is normal not to know Stan Lee.

"Marvel, do you know? I don't know how to punish you to buy a full set of Marvel comics for little Kevin, um, and buy a set for my son. Stan Lee is the author of Marvel."

"I'm disappointed, I've already bought a full set of Marvel for Little Kevin."

Kevin replied.

I also understood who Stan Lee was in my heart.

American Jin Yong!

But why would such a person promote the movie to the director of the Celestial Dynasty? Do they know each other?

When she was wondering, Yan Xiaoli next to her spoke.

There are stars shining in the eyes, like a nympho:
"My husband is amazing!"

Kevin pouted.

This husband is not calling him, but the director of this movie.

If I knew it earlier, I wouldn't have gone over the wall to find "Star You" resources for her.

……

The movie begins.

A piece of solemn and heavy background music is mixed with light piano sound, and crowded and dilapidated old buildings appear one after another.

The camera moves slowly, and the crowds of people in the street with dim street lights are shopping for food or going to work.

As the camera moves up, a huge and luxurious building appears, blocking the shot of the old building like a giant beast.

The strong sense of separation between the old building and the building brings an incomparable sense of impact.

"This picture..."

Kevin subconsciously leaned back.

It was as if two completely different worlds were torn apart by one pair of hands, and then pasted together again.

There is no wind, clothes, wires... everything is motionless.

The picture is absolutely still, and even the people can't help but hold their breath for a moment.

Shocked, depressing.

He clenched his fist unconsciously.

The sky began to change and gradually brightened.

Sunrise.

Still pictures also "live".

The light began to move from the side of the building, the building was illuminated, exuding dazzling light, and the light reflected from the old building and the building was also half illuminated.

The light is still moving.

Finally, the old building is bathed in sunshine.

The breeze blows, the clothes and wires sway gently, it is quiet and beautiful.

"call……"

Kevin exhaled.

The originally suppressed heart beat lively again.

He also found that the movie theater gradually quieted down.

He can understand.

As an ordinary audience, not a professional filmmaker, he also felt that this opening was awesome.

In the first ten seconds or so, without a single line or even an actor, he felt several emotions.

Every picture is deeply etched in my mind.

The movie finally started to shoot close-ups of the characters.

All kinds of people, the elderly, children, men, women, breakfast sellers, office workers, students... and the protagonists of the movie-father and daughter.

The plot begins.

Kevin also gradually immersed himself in the film.

……

The simple narration explained the identity of the character, a man who makes a living by selling tasteless medical equipment, has children and a wife.

It is also under enormous economic pressure.

Kevin kind of empathizes, that's who he is.

Zhang Wen in the movie refused to let go of the slightest chance and tried hard to change the status quo.

But fate seemed to be playing tricks on him, and the bad luck was always with him, and it was so overwhelming that it seemed to push him to a dead end.

The medical equipment could not be sold, was stolen again, and the wife had conflicts.

After finally being interviewed by a big company, he was detained by the police station, and finally caught up, but his clothes were disheveled and dirty.

After passing the interview, I was told that there would be no salary during the internship.

Kicked out by the landlord, sleeping with my daughter in parks, subway stations, toilets...

He suffered blows again and again, but he was still able to maintain optimism in despair, and then find a way out in desperation.

The movie came to the end unknowingly.

Last day of internship.

Zhang Wen and several company bosses are sitting in the office, and will decide whether he will stay or not.

Zhang Wen looked at the boss nervously:

"I think... well, I should wear a shirt today, it's the last day."

The bosses all knew it was him laughing at himself for not wearing a shirt during the interview.

The big boss has spoken:
"Thank you for coming in your shirt."

The atmosphere is very relaxed, but... the boss suddenly frowned and said "but..."

The theater tensed up.

Failed after so much?Not accepted?

This special code...

Everyone wanted to curse, but couldn't bear to miss the plot, so they looked forward to the result just like Jiang Wen in the movie.

"Continue to wear it tomorrow, okay? Because tomorrow will be your first day, if you want to work here. Would you like to, Zhang Wen?"

The boss smiled and extended an invitation.

moment.

A burst of cheers erupted in the cinema.

"Yes! Man! You deserve him!"

"Dude, it's great!"

"Yuma mess with Falk!"

"Shet!"

The emotions that had been pent up for a long time were suddenly released. The audience, who couldn't control themselves, stood up and waved their fists towards the big screen, spitting out excitedly.

They even bumped into circles with the people around them and hugged each other vigorously.

Even if they don't know each other.

Frank is one of them.

"Come on, Kevin, hit me hard, hit me hard!"

Kevin ignored his old friend who had a gay attack, and just watched the movie that was still going on silently.

Only a little bit left.

Zhang Wen cried with joy on the street. He smiled when he faced the most difficult times, but now when he reaped happiness, he cried.

……

Walking out of the screening hall, the audience was excitedly discussing the plot.

The expressions are very excited, it looks like chicken blood has been injected.

"I feel like I can work another eight hours now!"

"Very good movie, so decompressing! When I saw him being admitted, I jumped up!"

There are good reviews, but there are also bad reviews.

"Great! The only downside is that I have to watch the subtitles," Frank said.

Most Americans watch movies without the habit of watching subtitles.

He asked again:

"I'm really envious that you can understand Chinese, man, tell me, are the translated lines accurate? You know that after translation in different languages, many of them lose their original meaning."

Kevin fell silent for a moment.

I didn't pay attention when I first watched the movie, but in retrospect, it seems that the translation of the lines is very tasteful, full of American flavor.

"Very accurate, the meaning is fully expressed." He nodded.

"That's good."

Frank laughed.

Suddenly his expression became serious,
"If I hire an employee who doesn't wear a shirt, what will other people think?"

After a pause, he changed his tone:

"Then he must have some really nice trousers on."

"Hahaha, how did the screenwriter think of it, he will definitely be my friend."

Kevin smiled, this is a line from the movie.

It's really interesting.

And it's not just this line that is worth recalling.

"If you have a dream, you must realize it."

"Those who can't do anything, they will tell you that you can't do it. Don't let people tell you that you can't be talented either."

"When you think it's the hardest, that's when you're closest to success."

……

A very clichéd film - suffers setbacks, then succeeds.

There are no unexpected endings.

But inspiring.

It's like using the most common ingredients to make the most delicious taste.

"I think I'll recommend this movie to my friends. It's so exciting. It's one of the rare Chinese movies I can understand, and it resonates with me!" Frank said excitedly.

His wife also nodded:

"Indeed, if you can educate your children like the father in the movie, I can live 20 years longer."

"Isn't it? Didn't you live an extra 40 years without our father and son?"

Frank pouted, and suddenly said:
"By the way, I still keep the movie tickets and post them on Facebook and Twitter, in case I get selected for a cameo."

……

The "Rule of Six" says that you can meet any stranger in the world through at most six intermediaries.

This means that the network of relationships between people is intertwined and complex.

And when thousands of people spontaneously promote a movie, a small tornado has already formed, silently accumulating strength, and after growing, it forms a sweeping momentum...

(End of this chapter)