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Chapter 229: The Ice Sculpture at Changjin Lake Brings Tears to the Eyes! Absolutely Stunning! (Please Subscribe)
During the selection process for the lead actors, Song Hao also visited the selection of extras.

So this isn't the main focus; it's still about those same few characters.

However, when filming large-scale scenes, the quality and spirit of the extras must be reflected in the film.

Therefore, Song Hao also attaches great importance to the selection of extras.

However, when he looked at the state of these extras, he couldn't help but frown.

The extras he was looking for had to resemble an excellent soldier in terms of spirit and energy.

Moreover, watching their acting auditions, I found that when they faced the enemy, their eyes didn't have any killing intent or ruthlessness at all.

After much deliberation, Song Hao finally approached Director Qian.

"Director Qian."

Song Hao arrived at his office.

Director Qian already knew he was coming to see him, so he immediately stood up and asked, "What's wrong? Have you run into some trouble?"

"Director Qian, could I borrow some soldiers from you?" Song Hao asked.

Upon hearing this, Director Qian tentatively asked, "Do you mean to borrow some soldiers to act in a movie?"

Song Hao nodded.

Director Qian was puzzled: "But none of them have any performance experience."

“No acting experience is needed,” Song Hao replied. “Because when I was filming them, most of the scenes were large-scale, either offensive or defensive battles, which are things that excellent soldiers should be very good at.”

He continued, "But our soldiers are different. Once they get into character and face a hypothetical enemy, their eyes really do carry a murderous intent. I want actors like that who can embody that unique military spirit during battle."

“Okay, since you put it that way, I’ll apply for it.” Director Qian nodded and then said, “Once the application is approved, I’ll bring someone over to you.”

"Okay, thank you, Director Qian."

During this time, Song Hao was not idle either.

He started looking for suitable filming locations.

It's important to know that a suitable location can give a director endless creative freedom.

Ultimately, Song Hao decided to film the opening scene in Xianju, Tiantai, Jiangsu Province.

With its unique natural scenery and superior geographical location, this place is undoubtedly the best location for shooting the opening sequence.

In recent years, more than 600 films and television series have been filmed in Xianju.

The beautiful scenery of Xianju has appeared in many films and television dramas, and Xianju has gradually become a "film and television shooting base without walls".

As for the battle scenes, they will be filmed at a film and television base in Zhangjiakou.

After all, Changjin Lake is the second largest artificial lake in Korea and the largest lake in the north. Zhangjiakou is the perfect place to film war scenes for movies.

Song Hao immediately had the crew build a set in Kuandian County, including barbed wire, trenches, sandbags, bunkers, and watchtowers.

Due to time constraints, local government departments also assisted Song Hao in setting up the facility.

Director Qian also received a clear answer.

He brought nearly a regiment of soldiers for Song Hao to choose from.

When Song Hao arrived at the parade ground and saw the neatly arranged soldiers, he was also very excited.

After careful selection, 500 soldiers were ultimately chosen.

These 500 soldiers will become extras in the movie "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

When these soldiers learned that they would be working with Song Hao to film a movie about aiding Korea, they were all very excited.

"I've never made a movie before."

"You're talking like we actually filmed it, hahaha."

"This time we're making a tribute film, we absolutely can't let ourselves be embarrassed. Everyone needs to be efficient in everything, understand?"

"Understood, squad leader."

When contacting the lead actors, Song Hao originally decided that Yi Yangqianxi would play the role of Wu Wanli.

However, Yi Yangqianxi's team stated that they are about to begin preparing for a concert and cannot spare much time for filming.

So Song Hao thought of another promising young actor.

That is Wu Lei.

Wu Lei was very happy when he learned that Song Hao wanted to invite him to film a tribute movie.

He immediately took some time to come to the company and look at the script.

When he read the characters and stories in the script, he was deeply moved by the plot.

He then immediately said to Song Hao, "Director Song, I want to film this."

“Okay, then this role is yours.” Song Hao said with a smile.

Thus, this time, the movie "The Battle at Lake Changjin" can be said to have an almost entirely male cast.

Wu Jing, Wu Lei, Zhu Yawen, Hu Jun, Li Chen, and others.

They are all talented actors.

The lineup can be described as quite impressive.

Soon, after the preliminary preparations were completed.

Song Hao then announced the official start of filming at an appropriate time.

Everyone was really looking forward to it.

They all wanted to finish filming the entire Chosin Reservoir area so that everyone could see this part of history.

Because it happened to be snowing at the filming location, and everyone's props and costumes were all soldiers' uniforms from that era.

It doesn't offer much protection against the cold.

So during filming.

Some people were shivering from the cold.

After filming a scene in the wind and snow.

Song Hao asked the person next to him, "What's the temperature today?"

The crew members reminded him, "Director Song, the temperature has dropped to minus 10 degrees Celsius today."

Song Hao hesitated for a moment, then looked at everyone and said, "How about we go inside and warm up first, then film another take?"

Wu Jing, who plays the lead role, shook his head and said, "No need. We'll film this part in one go. Besides, the veterans fought under these conditions back then. If our bodies are too warm, it's impossible to recreate their condition from back then."

"Yes, Director Song, we're not cold, we can hold on."

"Director Song, we can do it."

"believe us."

Many people also persuaded Song Hao to continue filming, which moved Song Hao deeply.

He thought the actors in front of him, as well as the soldiers playing extras, were all excellent.

It can showcase the military spirit of the soldiers back then.

He then took the megaphone and said, "Alright, everyone get into position, let's shoot one more take."

The half-hour shoot kept everyone focused, with no one trying to slack off.

Because they know that if they make a mistake, they will waste more time on set, which will also make other actors suffer.

After checking the monitor and confirming that there were no problems, Song Hao immediately said to everyone, "Alright, everyone, hurry back to your rooms and rest."

After everyone went back, they sat around the heated kang (a traditional heated brick bed), feeling increasingly distressed.

It's not physical coldness.

Instead, I think of those predecessors in real battles, lying in the snow, without warm coats, only with their indomitable will and faith.

Every actor present, after filming today's scene, was able to personally experience the situation of those soldiers back then.

At this moment, Song Hao noticed that Wu Lei's face was frostbitten, and he quickly asked the medical staff to treat it.

Wu Lei said with shame, "I only filmed for one day and I got frostbite. I'm so useless. Those seniors had to fight bravely in such extremely cold weather."

Hearing him say that, Song Hao patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction and said, "If you can think like that, I think our ancestors are already very happy. It proves that our great nation has not forgotten its roots and always remembers that happiness is hard-won. It is also young people like you who make the country stronger and stronger. You are the future of the country."

Upon hearing this, Wu Lei nodded with emotion and said, "I also want to thank Director Song for letting me play the role of Wu Wanli. Director Song, rest assured, I will definitely play this role well."

Since Song Hao and his companions were staying in the homes of local villagers, the hosts kept serving them food and drink as they gathered around the heated kang (a traditional Chinese bed-stove) to keep warm.

Song Hao also expressed his gratitude, saying, "Uncle Chen, thank you very much."

"Don't thank me, this is what I should do." Uncle Chen reminded him, "My father also served in the army back then. If he were still alive, he would definitely tell me to make sure you eat well, drink well, and dress well. The movies you make are all good, and society needs movies like this. I'm just doing my part for the country."

He then looked at the room full of soldiers and finally saluted.

When the soldiers saw Uncle Chen salute, they all stood up and returned the salute.

This scene was also captured by a photographer who was making behind-the-scenes footage.

In the subsequent production, he posted this behind-the-scenes footage on the official account of "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

This has also attracted many comments from netizens.

"Thank you, Uncle Chen."

"Think about our predecessors back then, they defeated them under such harsh conditions."

"That's why military personnel are given priority."

"I feel sorry for Director Song and his team, having to film a movie in such cold weather."

"I think this tribute film should be very good."

Soon, after resting for a while...

Song Hao then instructed the crew to continue filming.

The Seventh Company soldiers who are the main characters in "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

There are more than 150 people in total.

They also underwent very rigorous training before filming began.

But during filming, she still couldn't withstand Song Hao's antics.

Yes, Song Hao is more rigorous with this film than with any of his previous projects.

He had to control everything perfectly, from the actors' expressions and walking postures to changes in the weather.

Therefore, the filming process was very arduous, but the actors did not complain at all, because they knew that only in this way could they make a good movie.

Only in this way can they complete a truly tribute film.

Song Hao's meticulous attitude is precisely the kind of work style he embodies.

They filmed for more than 10 days straight.

As the weather was getting better, Song Hao adjusted the shooting direction in a timely manner according to the script's shooting schedule.

During this time, Song Hao and others filmed a very classic scene.

This shot contains no sound of artillery shells, no gunshots, and no screams.

It's a scene of ice sculptures.

The 20th Army under its command received a glorious yet arduous mission.

Responsible for cutting off the retreat route of the enemy's 1st Army Division.

To avoid the soldiers' encirclement, the enemy troops carrying a large amount of heavy weaponry had to cross a highway.

The soldiers guarding the highest point of this road are from the 6th Company of the 177th Regiment of the 59th Division.

The enemy troops, who had crossed the high ground and were preparing to charge forward, were shocked by the sight before them.

The enemy, who initially thought their escape was due to a deployment error by their soldiers, realized they were wrong.

The soldiers had already anticipated that they would escape from here, and it was this damned weather that saved them.

Rows of soldiers lay prone in the icy snow. Some held guns, aiming at the road below the mountain, while others held grenades, staring intently ahead.

The entire 6th Company of soldiers perished on the battlefield like ice sculptures or clay figures.

They did not die from enemy gunfire, but were frozen to death by the once-in-50-years cold snap and buried on the battlefield by the swirling snow.

The ice sculptures, suspended in such icy and snowy conditions, showed absolutely no sign of retreat.

Until it freezes into an ice sculpture.

When this scene was filmed.

Not only the actors, but even the crew members standing nearby were moved to tears.

Their respect for the soldiers remained in their hearts.

During filming.

After filming this scene, everyone saluted in that direction.

The official account promptly released this behind-the-scenes tidbit.

The behind-the-scenes footage brought tears to the eyes of the entire internet.

Many people started commenting.

"My God, I didn't know about this. I'm so ashamed of how little I know about this period of history."

"Today we enjoy a peaceful and prosperous era, but our ancestors sacrificed far too much."

"These are our soldiers."

"Salute to the martyrs, long live you forever."

"Their immortal achievements are forged in blood and fire. We pay the highest tribute to them. We have taken up the battle flag of the veterans."

"Our soldiers are always the best!!"

"Christmas Eve is the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Let's not forget to stop celebrating Christmas. Remember that when Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were around, our ancestors were suffering from hunger and thirst."

"Our weapons are outdated and our logistics are inadequate, but we have the belief that we will win and a deep love for our motherland. We pay tribute to every martyr."

These comments instantly went viral online.

The topic of ice sculptures quickly became a trending topic.

This also taught many young people who were unaware of this period of history a valuable lesson.

While feeling ashamed and guilty, I was also deeply moved by the beliefs of my predecessors.

Song Hao and the others were equally filled with respect.

During the next filming session.

To get a better shot, Wu Lei and Wu Jing even lay down on the snow beforehand.

Wu Jing was in excruciating pain all over his body, as if his bones and joints had been stabbed by knives.

Wu Lei's face was even frostbitten.

But he remained lying on the snow, just so he could capture that one three-second shot.

Song Hao asked into the walkie-talkie, "Can everyone hold on?"

The actors in the snow were all shouting, "We can keep going!!"

"no problem!!"

"Director, keep filming!!"

Seeing everyone's expressions, Song Hao was also very moved.

After this scene was filmed.

Song Hao also encouraged them: "Your efforts have made our predecessors very happy. On behalf of the martyrs, I thank you."

“We’re no big deal if we get a little cold. You have to understand, our ancestors faced a truly desperate situation back then,” Wu Jing said with emotion.

After listening, Song Hao patted him on the shoulder.

The two of them said nothing more.

soon.

Then they were about to start filming the real climax!

That was the Battle of Chosin Reservoir!!

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