The film "The Islander" tells the story of Wang Jicai (played by Liu Ye) and his wife Wang Shihua (played by Gong Zhe) who have been guarding the smal[Expand All]
The film "The Islander" tells the story of Wang Jicai (played by Liu Ye) and his wife Wang Shihua (played by Gong Zhe) who have been guarding the small border island of Kaishan Island for 32 years. Wang Jicai was the director of the Kaishan Island Militia Outpost in Guanyun County, Jiangsu Province before his death. He and his wife made the island their home and lived by the sea, devoting their best years to the country's coastal defense cause. The film selects classic scenes and shining moments from the island-guarding life of Wang Jicai and his wife, presenting their rich inner world and the patriotic sentiment of "guarding the island is guarding the country" from different perspectives. This film not only recreates the 32-year tenacious struggle of the Wang Jicai couple against the harsh natural environment, but also runs through the protagonist's value pursuit of patriotism and dedication throughout the movie. It has profound spiritual reflection and nourishment for people in all walks of life who remain ordinary and create the extraordinary.[Collapse]
