Full-time actor

The main filming location for "Aftershock" was TS City.

In addition, some scenes will be filmed in Zhejiang Province and Tianjin.

Upon arriving in Tangshan, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei visited the Tangshan Earthquake Relics Park.

In my past life, the scene of the earthquake memorial wall at the end of the movie was filmed here.

Besides.

To achieve the greatest possible restoration, Chen Yu has completely replicated the street scenes of Tangshan in the 70s.

They will spend the next few months in this city.

Chen Daoming and the others have returned to their respective rooms.

They need time to rest and recuperate; tomorrow is when the real struggle begins.

the next day.

The shooting officially started.

Today's filming is mostly on location, and everyone is busy making preparations at this 1:1 replica filming location.

Zhang Zifeng sat not far away, holding a script in his hands.

His still-childish face showed a look of bewilderment.

His gaze would occasionally fall on Liu Yifei's position.

Seeing this, Liu Yifei reached out and patted Zhang Zifeng's head.

"nervous?"

Today's main focus will be on Zhang Zifeng and Yongmei.

I wonder if this seven-year-old child can handle it?
but--

Liu Yifei was somewhat impressed; this child seemed to possess an acting talent that was different from that of ordinary people.

Especially her current state, which makes people want to give her a thumbs up.

The latter shook his head, clearly somewhat reserved in the face of Liu Yifei's approach.

Chen Yu sat in front of the monitor, where the staff were already prepared.

After instructing everyone on what to do next, Chen Yu made a gesture to the entire room, and the atmosphere immediately became serious.

"Lights, camera ready."

"The first day of 'Aftershock', the first action scene."

Following Chen Yu's instructions, everyone naturally stood ready for battle.

in a blink.

Suddenly, tens of thousands of dragonflies appeared in the sky, and the children gathered in the car, peeking out every now and then.

Faced with a scene they had never seen before, they were filled with curiosity.

"Dad, why are there so many dragonflies?"

Zhang Zifeng's childish voice came from inside the car, and everyone's eyes were completely focused on the child. To everyone's surprise, she showed no sign of panic.

There seems to be a set of procedures for performing.

Wang Jingchun was sitting in the car, casually smoking a cigarette and looking out the window.

However, he was clearly somewhat uneasy when observing the scene outside.

"They're holding back a lot of rain."

late at night.

Just as everyone had turned off their lights and gone to bed, a purple lightning bolt streaked across the inky black night.

In an instant, it illuminated the entire city.

The earth began to tremble, and buildings in all directions began to sway precariously.

Wang Jingchun and Yongmei scrambled to their feet in the car, a wave of immense fear washing over them.

The whole scene was turbulent and unsettling.

The road surface was torn to pieces.

People who were fast asleep were startled awake. They instinctively wanted to escape, but they had no way to escape the misfortune of being buried.

The entire row of buildings collapsed instantly.

"mom!"

A sharp sound pierced the sky, and Zhang Zifeng appeared at the window, her voice filled with heart-wrenching fear.

"Coming!"

Upon hearing Zhang Zifeng's summons, Yongmei went mad and tried to rush into the ruins.

Wang Jingchun quickly pulled the person in front of him into his arms.

In this situation, rushing in would undoubtedly mean certain death.

Pushing Yongmei aside, Wang Jingchun rushed into the dilapidated house without regard for anything else.

next second.

The entire building collapsed in front of her in an instant.

"Ahhh!"

The hoarse screams echoed throughout every corner of the filming location.

It is clear.

Everyone's eyes were filled with tears, whether from being moved by Yongmei's emotions or from mourning the recent Wenchuan earthquake.

Liu Yifei wiped away the tears on her face.

That boundless pain instantly overwhelmed her, and the feeling of suffocation returned. The fear brought on by the recent earthquake was something she could never forget.

Separation by death, families torn apart and people killed.

She could no longer bear to see such painful scenes.

As for Chen Yu, as a director, he shouldn't have expressed too much emotion.

But when he saw Yongmei crying her heart out in front of the ruins, he couldn't help but be moved.

This scene had to be filmed in one take.

After all, the scene setup can only be done once, and if there is any oversight in the middle, they will not be able to shoot it a second time.

Yongmei quickly moved the stone in front of her.

"Daqiang, you must hold on!"

"This family can't live without you."

Rainwater mixed with blood splattered across the ground, burying Yongmei's sobs in the downpour.

at this time.

Just as she was about to pull her husband away, another aftershock struck.

Countless pebbles fell down.

It completely shattered her last hope.

"God."

"You bastard! You bastard!"

Yongmei knelt on the ground, recounting her current predicament.

"Click——"

"pass."

Chen Yu cleared his throat, while Liu Yifei and Chen Jin stepped forward to help Yongmei up.

Even after Chen Yu yelled "cut," she still couldn't break character.

Nothing is more painful than watching your family members get buried.

Chen Daoming sat in the seat to the side.

He truly admired Chen Yu's ability to judge people; the aura that Yongmei had just unleashed was enough to make one's hair stand on end.

That's right.

It was incredibly impactful.

He had never worked with Yongmei and knew very little about her.

There is no shortage of talented actors in the entertainment industry.

However, there are very few people that Chen Daoming can admire.

Clearly, Chen Yu made the right bet; the character of Yongmei is definitely extraordinary.

As Yongmei was helped to the lounge, thunderous applause filled the air.

Everyone has composed themselves.

The shock just now was truly astounding, and one has to give it a thumbs up.

"Teacher Yongmei, your acting just now was really great."

Liu Yifei was completely impressed.

They watched helplessly as disaster struck and the surrounding houses collapsed.

His family members were buried in the ruins of the building.

Yongmei's portrayal of that extreme fear, helplessness, and heart-wrenching despair was remarkably accurate.

Yongmei's tears were still wet on her face.

She tried to slow her breathing as much as possible, as if the extreme fear had just torn her apart completely.

She couldn't even imagine it; if it actually happened, it would likely become a nightmare for the rest of her life.

Zhang Zifeng walked over.

He casually wiped away the tears on Yongmei's face.

It was just a small gesture, but it made Yongmei's emotions even more broken.

She knew where the story was headed.

When faced with a life-or-death decision, the thought of saving her younger brother would fill her with extreme guilt.

He casually pulled Zhang Zifeng into his arms.

As for the rest of the people present, they just watched quietly.

In fact, one must be mentally prepared for this when making this film.

In the face of natural disasters, humanity is truly insignificant. No one knows whether an accident or tomorrow will come first.

Chen Yu did not urge him. When he saw Yongmei's performance, he was excited and somewhat moved.

She truly deserves to be named a Berlin Film Festival Best Actress.

Yongmei's acting skills are truly deserving.

The crowd's emotions had clearly calmed down, and they approached the filming of this movie with complete reverence.

After all, the earthquake had only recently occurred, and no one could remain expressionless.

The staff present have returned to their posts.

The first scene just now undoubtedly set the mood for the audience.

Zhang Zifeng received praise from everyone present.

The shout from the window, in particular, captivated everyone's attention.

Shooting continues.

The fluorescent light from the monitor shone on Chen Yu's face. His expression was quite serious, and he always approached his work with the utmost enthusiasm.

"Mom, I want to go out."

"I don't want to stay here anymore."

Zhang Jiajun, his face covered in blood, was pinned under the stone slab. His intermittent cries threw Yongmei into disarray.

"Son, don't be afraid."

"Mom will get you out of here right away."

"Don't cry, don't cry, Mom's here. Where's your sister? Is she next to you?"

Hearing his mother's call, Zhang Zifeng was unable to utter a sound.

She tapped the stone slab in front of her with difficulty.

She wanted her mother to hear her cries for help.

Yongmei frantically moved the wooden planks in front of her, and even knelt down and kowtowed, begging the masters around her to save her child.

only.

Reality is always much crueler.

"Only one can be saved."

"Make a decision quickly, or it will be too late to save them."

Upon hearing the rescuer's words, Yongmei was already somewhat delirious, and she shook her head vigorously.

"No."

"Save them both, both must be saved."

The rescue worker beside her was anxious but could only calm down and reason with Yongmei.

"Now there's a stone slab pressing down on two children."

"My son is here, and my daughter is over there."

"No matter which side you pry open, the other side will be pushed over."

what--

These words struck Yongmei like a bolt from the blue, leaving her stunned on the spot.

"Please, I beg you, please save them all, I'm begging you."

The urging from her master threw Yongmei into a panic.

She had just lost her husband, and now both her children were equally precious to her, so naturally, she couldn't do without either of them.

However, fate always seemed to be playing tricks on them.

The choice made at this moment will undoubtedly push another child into the abyss.

But time is life.

She has no time to wait.

"Have you decided? Which one will you save?"

"If you hesitate any longer, we'll go over there to rescue them first."

After all, there are countless people buried underground.

They can't keep going like this; wasting time is wasting everyone's lives.

"Big brother, save your brother."

Which one to save?

"Save my brother."

Yongmei's voice was low and choked with sobs. She knew that whichever option she chose, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

Zhang Zifeng was trapped under the stone slab at this time.

Tears slowly slid down her cheeks. She was completely unable to move, but her mind remained clear.

So much so.

She clearly heard her mother give up on her.

This incident left her utterly bewildered; why, when it came to making a choice, she was the one who was abandoned.

"Mom, I'm so sorry—"

"Mom is so sorry, Ni'er."

Holding her lifeless child in her arms, Yongmei's weeping once again brought tears to the eyes of everyone present.

The earthquake killed 242769 people, seriously injured 164851, and nearly 90% of the buildings in the city collapsed.

The people on the road were in a daze.

The pain of losing a loved one is something they cannot accept.

They can only continue moving forward like zombies.

The rain began to fall softly again.

Zhang Zifeng slowly opened her eyes, the pain emanating from her body making her realize that she was still alive.

She soon realized that she was all alone.

The father's body lay beside him, while the mother had already left with her rescued younger brother.

Helpless, Zhang Zifeng looked around.

His eyes were wandering.

"Child, where is home?"

Where are your parents? Do you have any other relatives?

"Don't be afraid, Uncle will take you home."

Her small body was held in the arms of the volunteer soldiers. She looked at the ruins behind her, and her mother's words, "Save my brother," still echoed in her ears.

The seeds of resentment were sown in the young and helpless heart.

"Halftime."

Chen Yu's voice made Zhang Zifeng, who had been tense, relax.

Next.

The scene will change; today's outdoor scenes have been filmed.

They should be given some relief.

Liu Yifei sat down next to Chen Yu. Having been by Chen Yu's side for so long, she could naturally sense the changes in Chen Yu's emotions.

Clearly, Chen Yu was also impressed by Yongmei's acting skills.

To be precise, I was deeply shocked.

Actually.

In her previous life, Yongmei participated in the filming of "Aftershock". As Fang Deng and Fang Da's aunt, this role was more like a cameo.

Even in a brief appearance, Chen Yu could sense the emotional shifts in her acting.

This is why Chen Yu chose Yongmei to play the female lead.

And his choice was indeed correct.

Yongmei is more suitable for this role than Xu Fan.

Liu Yifei handed the water to Chen Yu, her gaze still fixed on Zhang Zifeng.

"This child's acting is quite good."

"Almost all of them were done in one take."

Perhaps noticing Liu Yifei's gaze, Zhang Zifeng quietly looked up, his expression clearly childlike.

"It's really good."

Chen Yu spoke casually, but had to admit that although the child was young, he was destined to be a veteran actor in the entertainment industry.

His acting skills are outstanding.

Besides his perfect performance in "Aftershock", the eerie smile at the end of "Detective Chinatown" sent chills down everyone's spine.

In particular, the film "My Sister," which was released in later years, won her the Best Actress awards at both the Golden Rooster and Huabiao Awards.

It's safe to say that this child has a bright future ahead of him.

Perhaps because their gazes were too intense, Zhang Zifeng hesitated for a moment before finally getting up and walking towards where Chen Yu and Liu Yifei were.

This scene piqued the curiosity of both of them.

"What's wrong? Is there anything you don't understand about the upcoming filming?"

Chen Yu blurted it out almost subconsciously.

Faced with the question from the people in front of him, Zhang Zifeng shook his head, still looking at the two timidly.

Will earthquakes cause many people to lose their parents, brothers, and sisters?

This question left Liu Yifei somewhat stunned.

Zhang Zifeng demonstrates an empathy that is different from that of children his age.

No wonder.

To portray this character so professionally! (End of Chapter)