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“I’ve been following Director Song’s new film, ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ for a while now. What kind of story does it tell? Can you tell me a little about it?” a reporter asked Song Hao at an interview.

"A crime film focusing on prison break," Song Hao replied.

The reporter was quite surprised to hear this classification.

Because Director Song has ventured into a completely new field—crime.

This has never happened before in his previous works.

However, when he learned that the film's theme revolved around prison break, a question arose in his mind: "Would this kind of subject matter pass censorship? Even though China's film censorship standards are relatively lenient, does this kind of story convey a negative message? Does it have to tell the story of the protagonist successfully escaping from prison?"

"Crime films seem to be a first for Director Song."

Globally, many films touch on the prison theme, but stories specifically about prison breaks seem to be rare in film history.

In this world, filmmakers have not yet fully grasped the potential of the prison break genre.

"I've never experienced a film like this before, so I'm really looking forward to it." Director Song assured the audience that he wouldn't be disappointed.

On the opening day, prime time was dominated by "The Shawshank Redemption." Perhaps it was a deliberate arrangement by the cinema, but five out of the six screening rooms were showing the film.

"The number of screenings is indeed astonishing."

"This year is a great year for audiences, as there's no need to scramble for tickets anymore."

Years of observation have made it clear to cinemas that no one in China can rival Song Hao.

Audiences have been waiting for a long time, and their eagerness for Director Song's new work is evident, so it's not hard to understand why the cinemas have taken this action.

For the premiere of Director Song's film, the cinema will give out some gifts similar to merchandise, and most movie fans are keen to buy tickets for the first screening.

However, given the current trend, as long as audiences want to see Director Song's film, premiere tickets are almost readily available, because the film's screening ratio is simply too high.

"Many posters for Director Song's film were specially printed, and some even had his autograph."

"Oh my god, is this for real?"

soon.

At 8:45 a.m. on the day of the premiere, the audience members in line had their hearts pounding and their palms sweating, as everything was about to begin.

What is the background of this movie?

"I heard it's not a local story."

"Is it to evade censorship?"

"That is indeed possible. The Shawshank Redemption contains crime elements, which may not be suitable for the Chinese audience."

"Makes sense."

The film is set abroad, and at the beginning, popular classic music creates a tranquil atmosphere.

When the words "The Shawshank Redemption" appeared on the screen, some viewers began to wonder why the movie was titled that way.

Is Shawshank the name of the main character?

What exactly is being redeemed in this redemption?
When the song reached the line "If I don't care about the outcome," the camera slowly zoomed in, revealing the protagonist's face to the audience.

The protagonist's name is Andy. At this moment, he takes out a few bullets and a pistol from the taxi, and takes a sip of alcohol to bolster his courage.

Just as the audience was wondering what he would do, the scene changed.

Andy, who was originally in the taxi, is now standing in court.

The shots are concise and powerful, never dragging on.

The judge asked, "Mr. Dufresne, please describe the circumstances of your argument with your wife on the night of the incident."

Andy remained calm, displaying an extraordinary level of composure.

“We had a big argument. She said she wasn’t afraid I would find out, that she was tired of sneaking around.” “She also said she wanted to go to Reno to get a divorce.”

Reno is a well-known divorce hotspot in the area, and Director Song used subtitles to help the audience accept the fact that the story takes place outside of China.

The judge asked, "How did you respond to your wife?"

Andy replied, "Of course I refuse."

The judge emphasized: "Therefore, you told her 'You're not going to get to Reno alive,' and the neighbors can testify that you said that."

"Maybe." Andy seemed nonchalant, showing no sign of panic. "I was furious at the time and can't remember the details."

"And then what happens after the argument?"

"She started packing her bags to move in with... Quentin."

Quentin is the man the protagonist's wife cheated on her with.

The camera uses a flashback technique, interspersing intimate scenes between Andy's wife and his lover as he narrates, which keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

The protagonist is betrayed right at the beginning, which would be hard for anyone to accept.

The judge continued to ask questions, which Andy answered one by one.

He told everyone that he had found his wife and lover's residence, drove there, and prepared bullets and a pistol, but suddenly calmed down and did not go upstairs to kill his cheating wife and the man who had cuckolded her.

He believes it's not worth acting impulsively for such a person.

Unexpectedly, Andy threw the pistol and bullets into the river and left, while the cleaner found two bodies while cleaning the room.

Although Andy did not physically kill anyone, all signs seem to point to him as the real culprit.

With no way to defend himself, Andy was sentenced to thirteen years in prison.

Inside the cinema, the audience felt deep sympathy and sorrow for Andy's fate.

First he was betrayed, then he was unjustly imprisoned; it was a series of disasters.

"If something like that happened to me, I probably would have collapsed long ago, but Andy was able to remain remarkably calm."

The plot unfolds rapidly within just six minutes of the film's opening, with the protagonist Andy becoming a prisoner behind bars.

"Perhaps the protagonist's journey of redemption begins in prison."

The audience gradually understood the meaning of the movie title.

"The name 'The Shawshank Redemption' actually comes from the prison called Shawshank."

At this moment, the other protagonist, Red, a seasoned veteran of the prison, makes his official appearance.

Red has spent twenty years behind bars and longs for parole.

However, no matter how sincere his words were, he could not move those who held his fate in their hands.

Red had a famous nickname—"Red the All-Powerful"—because he could always find anything, whether it was cigarettes, beer, or contraband, he had a way of getting it.

Red is like a general store in prison; he can find anything you can think of.

Alarms blared across Shawshank Prison, signaling the imminent arrival of another batch of prisoners in this prison known as Shawshank.

This story takes place in the 1940s, and it is against the backdrop of that era that the fates of the two protagonists intersect in prison.

Red, with his deep and magnetic voice, narrated the entire story to the audience, mentioning his first encounter with Andy and foreshadowing later events.

The Shawshank Redemption is not a grand and epic story; on the contrary, its simplicity allows the audience to immerse themselves deeply and experience its unique emotions and narrative charm.

For a moment, all the viewers were completely immersed in the film's plot. (End of Chapter)