The recently aired American TV series "Abandoned Soldiers" is adapted from Walter Tevez's novel of the same name. It tells the story of a talented girl growing up in the chess world, with a movie-like delicate texture. The play strives to balance the storytelling and professionalism, using different methods such as long shots and split screens, and skillfully handles a large number of professional chess scenes in the original work. In this way, even if the audience does not know chess, they can get a coherent and comfortable viewing experience. In addition, the play closely links the game of chess with life, giving the story a touching power beyond the legend.
Anti-routine plot settings
Bess, the protagonist of "Abandoned Soldiers", had a smooth journey, passed the chess arena, and won the world championship at the age of twenty. Although Beth was born to be a chess genius, the handling of the episode did not fall into the "talent is everything" mold, but instead reflected her hard work many times. As director Frank said, "It's a story about talent and pain", "The Rear Wing" is not about the ease of being a genius, but about the price it takes to dig a person to become a genius.
Living in a materialistic society, many people have habitual thinking of precaution and vigilance, and have more or less doubts and speculations about human nature. Regarding this point, the director of "Abandoned Soldier" gave many hints from the soundtrack, camera lens, light and even the slightly neurotic expressions of the actors, which made the audience vaguely expect the occurrence of the accident, but found that it was just a feint. The plot trend did not meet the psychological needs of the audience, which was unexpected and reasonable. This anti-routine plot setting brings a novel viewing experience to the audience.
The title of the play is a pun, which not only represents a way of starting a chess game, but also alludes to the life of the heroine Beth: stepping out of self-isolation, transforming in growth, and finally opening up an open world of life, turning narrow paths into Smooth the way and become a truly free and mature chess player. Beth is not a perfect genius, but has character flaws, growing confusion and labor pains. In her life, there is almost no trace of her father's existence, and her mother left early again.
Without a healthy family and a happy childhood, Beth closed herself up and developed a cold, eccentric personality. There was always anger in her heart. This anger caused her to completely shift the focus of her life to chess, replaying chess games on the ceiling with the help of tranquilizers, and rampaging on the male-controlled chess arena with fierce emotions. In that 64-square world, Beth felt "safe and in control." Usually, she used to play chess to release and vent her emotions, but after losing chess and the death of her adoptive mother, her mentality collapsed and she began an uncontrolled degenerate life.
It was Mr. Sabei who lent her the registration fee, but he gradually forgot to pay back the money and his existence. Before, she had always thought that she was living alone in the world, but suddenly she found that there were people in places she could not see, silently giving care and support.
This deep friendship made Beth determined to get out of the shadows and change herself, no longer trapped in her own loneliness, no longer waste her talents, and no longer live up to the people who care about her. Giving up dependence on drugs and alcohol, for Beth, actually means giving up an advantage. Then she found that she could play chess well without these help! Just like the "rear wing abandonment" move, open a gap and defeat the demon, and the overall situation will suddenly become clear.
Innate talent and life wisdom are both essential conditions for Beth to become a genius and win the championship. This is a precious gift from the two mothers to Beth. Due to the limitations of the times and individuals, the talented women of the previous generation fell one after another in the face of fate, and they failed to realize the warm dream in their hearts, leaving regrets and unwillingness. After their excellent qualities were inherited and absorbed by Beth, her success can also be said to be a continuation of a dream. The shortcomings of birth cannot be reversed, but we can choose how to move forward, let go of our unwillingness, and face our fears. "There is nothing to be afraid of in the dark. The most powerful person in the world is not afraid of loneliness." To conquer oneself is the real victory; to pursue the direction of the heart boldly, you can walk from the narrow corridor to the bright road!