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At this moment, all the prisoners gathered in front of the gate, waiting for the arrival of the new prisoners.

They stood inside the fence, clapping and whistling, teasing the new faces who were about to join.

For the older prisoners, this was a rare source of enjoyment in their daily lives.

Prison guards, armed with submachine guns, kept a close watch from above as prisoners emerged from the prison vans, ushering in the "newcomer selection" that the veteran prisoners never tired of.

Red's gaze swept among the new prisoners, eventually settling on the seemingly most vulnerable one—Andy.

Judging from Andy's clothes and appearance, he clearly comes from a wealthy family. How can such an aristocratic child adapt to the harsh prison environment?
So Red and his companions began a simple gamble, guessing which new prisoner would cry in the dead of night.

He took a liking to Andy at first sight and wagered a pack of cigarettes.

When new prisoners enter the prison, they are greeted with a stern lecture from the warden.

"Here, you must not casually invoke the name of God. You will gradually learn the other rules. Any questions?"

A new prisoner, trembling, asked a naive question: "When is dinner?"

The warden's assistant immediately walked up to him and shouted sternly, "You eat when I tell you to eat, you poop when I tell you to poop, you pee when I tell you to pee! Do you understand? You bastard!"

Before he finished speaking, he punched the new prisoner hard in the stomach, signaling him to get up immediately.

"I believe in only two things: discipline and the Bible, neither of which can be lacking. I entrust my faith to God and my life to my own management! Welcome to Shawshank Prison."

The one-minute footage is packed with information, revealing that the warden is a devout Christian and that prison is synonymous with harshness.

The prisoners were then forced to strip naked for disinfection, and their bodies were covered in lime powder to kill bacteria and parasites.

After a brief treatment, each new prisoner received a prison uniform and a Bible.

The footage meticulously recreates prison scenes from the 1940s, a day that was undoubtedly the most difficult moment in the prisoners' lives.

Having lost their freedom, they are reborn, only born in hell.

The pungent powder irritated the prisoners' faces and even penetrated their eyes, blurring their vision.

Entering the cell naked, the moment the door closed, marked the end of freedom.

Wealth, freedom, family, love—all were stripped away, leaving only endless regret in his heart.

The veteran prisoners began their gamble, speculating which new prisoner would break down and cry first.

The lights went out, and the older prisoners began to intimidate the new inmates, their vulgar language rising and falling.

"Newbie", "Little piggy, your flesh smells so good", "Stick out your butt and let us see", "Big butt, say something".

These provocations became a rare form of entertainment in the prison.

Finally, an obese prisoner, known as "Fatty," could no longer bear the pressure and burst into tears: "No, I don't want to stay here, let me out, boohoo."

The crowd cheered and jokingly called him a "top rookie".

Reed lost his bet and lay back down on the bed in disappointment.

The commotion in the prison attracted the attention of prison guards on patrol. When faced with the fat man who kept crying, the guard showed no mercy: "Shut up right now, or we'll sing you a lullaby."

The fat man screamed, "No, you've misunderstood me! I don't belong here! You don't understand, I shouldn't be in jail at all!"

The prison guard, growing impatient, took off his hat, gestured for the door to open, pulled out his baton, and dragged the fat man out.

The sticks collided with flesh, the dull sound echoing.

With just two blows, the fat man collapsed to the ground, unable to get up. The enraged prison guard continued to swing his baton, and the entire prison fell into a deathly silence as everyone listened intently.

Because of the open space, the fat man's screams were particularly piercing.

The prison guards became increasingly violent, and some people advised him to calm down.

Every time the fat man tried to get up, the baton would fall again. The guards only stopped when he stopped moving.

The fat man collapsed to the ground, like a corpse. Reid witnessed it all, his expression unmoved.

Twenty years in prison had made him accustomed to such incidents.

The next morning, the prisoners' lives continued as usual.

Andy made Red lose two packs of cigarettes, which left a lasting impression on the latter.

Prison life is tough, and Andy, a banker, was once a social elite.

During his meal, he found a worm in his food, which made him feel nauseous and hesitant.

The old prisoner opposite him, known as "Old Bu," noticed his unusual behavior.

Old Bu asked him, "Do you want to eat insects?"

"of course not."

"Can I have it?" Andy asked, trembling, as he handed the worm to Old Brooks, who smiled at the worm with delight.

Just when the audience thought Old Brooks was going to eat the insects, he fed them to the little bird in his arms.

This is a rare heartwarming moment in prison.

This is not an idyllic place; there are no animal protection organizations here, so the props team doesn't need to worry too much.

Prison life is monotonous and boring.

The audience, witnessing the prisoners' first day of life, felt a mix of emotions.

Prisons are far from the idyllic place we imagine.

Cherish your current freedom.

“Even if I haven’t been to prison, I’ve heard a lot about prisons. Although the story takes place in a foreign land, the situation of prisons around the world is not optimistic.”

“A relative of mine was imprisoned, and I heard that the potato soup they drank was black.”

Inside the cinema, audience members whispered among themselves.

Twenty minutes into the movie, everyone was already immersed in the plot.

Prison life is monotonous and boring. When the day's work comes to an end, Andy faces the biggest challenge since he entered prison—he attracts the attention of a gay man!

As Andy showered, the cold water washed over his body, and he tried to wash away his fatigue, but a blond man's gaze was fixed on him.

"Do you have a partner?" the man asked, his tone suggestive. "Everyone here needs friends. Let me be your friend."

Andy's gaze sharpened; he shoved the other person aside and left abruptly.

The blond man smiled slyly. "I like it even more because it's hard to conquer."

This scene made viewers frown.

The first half of The Shawshank Redemption is filled with oppression and despair, and Andy is even targeted by homosexuals, which makes people worry—is Andy going to be assaulted?

Based on the film's early setup, director Song Hao seems to spare no expense in inflicting all the suffering on the protagonist, making him extremely "cruel" to his male lead.

Would he really let that happen?
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Don't do it!
For a moment, everyone was very nervous!

However, the film does not directly show Andy's specific situation, but jumps directly to a month later.

Initially, Andy was introverted, made no friends, and kept his distance from those around him.

It wasn't until a month later that he began to actively communicate with the people in the prison.

And Andy's first friend was none other than the experienced veteran, Red. (End of Chapter)