Andy learns that Red is a capable person in prison who can get his hands on almost anything.

He wanted a stone hammer for carving stones, which was his hobby.

In prison, getting a toothbrush is easy, but a stone hammer is hard to come by.

After some negotiation, Reed agreed on a price of ten dollars, but warned Andy that the prison guards might conduct a raid at any time, and even if they got solid evidence, they might not be able to keep it.

The only way to hide it seems to be by concealing it inside the body.

Red spent many years in prison and used his position as a cargo handler to get Andy a hammer.

Andy immediately realized that the hammer was impossible to use for a prison break—it was too small, with the metal part only as thick as a middle finger.

According to Reid, it would take at least six hundred years to dig a tunnel using it.

The small hammer was hidden in the Bible. The audience originally thought Andy would use it to escape from prison, but when they saw the size of the hammer, they gave up on the idea.

"It seems this isn't a prison break story."

"It turns out he really intended to use it to carve stones."

"The film mainly tells the story of the protagonist's prison life? It seems to have no end in sight."

Shen Qing's strategy worked, and the audience's discussion was exactly what they wanted.

Sometimes, it is precisely those seemingly impossible things that, once achieved, are truly astonishing.

Andy's life was far from smooth sailing.

The inevitable disaster will eventually come.

When Andy is called into the warehouse at work, the camera uses a first-person perspective to create a strong sense of oppression.

The narrow field of vision made the scene tense, exciting, and fraught with danger.

The scene quickly shifts to a gay man who covets Andy standing behind him, giving a wicked smile: "Be a good boy and listen to me."

Andy tried to resist, but was subdued by the three men. Despite his struggles, he was brutally beaten.

He was like an untamed lion, constantly resisting, only to be met with more violence.

People around him punched and kicked him.

At this moment, the camera zooms out, zooms out...
Nobody knows what happened in the warehouse.

As the narration states, prison is not a fairy tale world; dirty things are commonplace.

As the days went by, prison life, like a routine, gradually changed him.

People lose their strength, become smooth stones, and lose the spirit of resistance inherent in humanity.

Seasons change, and time slips away quietly.

The three lesbian sisters will not let Andy off easily. He fights every day, sometimes winning and sometimes losing. This struggle constitutes his life.

As Red said, if this continues, Andy will inevitably become despondent.

Before I knew it, two years had flown by, and the turning point in my life had finally arrived.

Opportunity always favors the prepared mind!
Two years have passed.

"My God, it feels like there's no end in sight."

In the spring, Andy and his fellow inmates, under the arrangement of the prison guards, went up to the roof to paint.

What happened next was a classic scene.

Shen Qing uses this to convey a truth: knowledge is power!

Andy used his knowledge to save the warden a lot of money.

In return, he demanded that his fellow inmates have ice-cold beer.

Therefore, Andy earned the respect of his fellow inmates and demonstrated his personal charm.

Sunlight falls on my shoulders, making me feel like a free man.

Under the warm sunshine, Andy leaned against the wall, enjoying the warmth of freedom.

"Red's narration is so magnetic; listening to him speak is a pleasure."

"After so long, Andy's life has finally seen a glimmer of light."

"This is the screenwriter's greatest tenderness towards the character."

"Sunlight falls on my shoulders, like a free man; this is a wonderful saying."

This scene, with its warm colors, and in just a few minutes, deeply captivates the audience with Andy's personal charm, becoming the most heartwarming moment in the film.

The Shawshank Redemption is composed of a series of fragments that span a long period of time, making it impossible to recount the entire story in detail.

The film's literary quality is enhanced by Red's narration, which connects the various scenes.

The scene shifts to the prisoners watching a movie, a rare moment of happiness for them.

The film is in black and white, and the lead actress, Rita Hayworth, was a well-known star at the time.

The prisoners held their breath, waiting for the exciting moment. Rita confidently tossed her hair, captivating the prisoners' hearts. The lonely men whistled, seemingly filling the emptiness in their hearts.

They were completely absorbed, and lewd smiles appeared on their faces.

They watched the movie many times, and Red even remembered every line, yet he still enjoyed it immensely, just to see Rita flip her hair.

Actually, Stephen King's original title was "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," but it was changed to its current title because it was too difficult to pronounce.

Rita Hayworth symbolizes beauty and hope in the film.

Andy wasn't interested in the movie and was about to leave when he encountered the three lesbian sisters again.

The scene suddenly changed, and an unease filled the entire screening room.

The three gay brothers dragged Andy out and pushed him into the screening room.

The projectionist, Old Bu, tried to stop them, but was chased away by the three sisters.

Only four people remained in the enclosed space.

The blond-haired man sized up Andy and teased, "Why didn't you shout? We should settle the score."

Andy remained silent, picked up the cassette tape, and broke the man's nose in front of him.

Outnumbered, several men grabbed Andy and the blond-haired man punched him repeatedly, venting his anger.

"Now, I'm going to untie it."

"Eat whatever I tell you to eat."

The blond-haired man brandished a short, sharp awl in front of Andy's eyes, his threat obvious.

Not only Andy, but also the sharp awl waving in front of the camera made the audience feel tense.

"Eat mine first, then Ross's, because you broke his nose. What goes around comes around!"

"You'd better be comfortable."

The blond-haired man looked thoroughly enjoying himself.

At this moment, Andy's face was covered in blood, but his eyes were extremely fierce.

He said, slowly and deliberately, "I will bite off what's in my mouth."

The blond-haired man was extremely excited, revealing a grotesque smile.

“You don’t understand the situation. I’ll puncture your eardrum with an awl.”

"Did you know that when someone suffers a head injury, they will bite and tear at you with such force that you need a crowbar to separate them?"

Andy spoke calmly.

After he finished explaining, the blond-haired man seemed to waver.

"how do you know?"

“It’s in the book.” Andy’s lips curled into a sneer. “You can read? You bastard.”

Feeling insulted, the blond-haired men became even angrier and beat Andy relentlessly until he was on the verge of death.

This time, Andy's injuries were serious, and he spent a month in the medical room.

The three sisters also did not escape punishment.

While Andy was hospitalized, the prison guards had to pay extra taxes and vented their anger on the blond-haired guy, who had angered the guards' favorite.

From then on, the three sisters never dared to touch Andy again.

The man who once beat Andy is now unable to walk normally and can only use crutches; while the blond-haired man who attempted to assault Andy will have to rely on a liquid diet for the rest of his life. Andy's life trajectory has changed.

The film employs a literary narrative style; rather than being defined as a crime drama, it reads more like a biography. Audience members in the theater couldn't help but exclaim, "Knowledge truly can change one's destiny."

"Andy is a very interesting character. You may not like him at first, but gradually you will be deeply attracted by his personal charm."

"The scene where he invited his fellow inmates to drink beer on the balcony was so beautiful."

"Andy has a unique resilience; no matter how great the difficulties he encounters, he never runs away."

To celebrate Andy's recovery and discharge from the hospital, his friend learned that he was interested in carving stones and specially collected a large number of stones for him in his spare time.

According to Red, there were so many stones that Andy could use them for a lifetime.

Meanwhile, Reed brought in cigarettes, whiskey, and decks of naked women playing cards from outside, the most important of which was a poster of Rita Hayworth.

This is a gift that Red carefully prepared for Andy.

However, only after watching the ending will you realize that this Rita Hayworth poster is actually the best gift!

Upon receiving the gift, Andy read Red's message and couldn't help but smile. He then covered the walls with posters of Rita Hayworth.

Andy's talent caught the warden's attention.

Accompanied by a prison guard, the warden arrived at Andy's room.

Several prison guards began searching the room, while Andy stood there, his expression growing tense! (End of Chapter)

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