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The plot of the movie My Brothers and Sisters is actually very simple.

In the 1970s, there was a happy family in a small northeastern town. The father was a music teacher and they had four children. Although the family is having a hard time because of his father's birth status, his father can always bring happiness to his children through music. But one night, the father took his seriously ill wife to the hospital. On the way, the couple died in a car accident, and the four children became orphans.

The young eldest brother could only give his three younger brothers and sisters to families willing to adopt them one by one, and the brothers and sisters were separated from each other. More than ten years later, the second sister Qi Sitian returned to China and took the opportunity of performing to start the story of searching for her brothers and sisters.

Therefore, it is very clear that the important characters in this movie are this family of six.

But because the movie is divided into two time periods, one is the childhood scenes in the 1970s, and the other is the scenes after growing up in the 1990s, the four brothers and sisters need to find four actors, big and small respectively.

Of the two parents, the seriously ill mother had fewer roles, playing the traditional role of a kind and gentle middle-aged mother, so Wu Yuchen directly found an actor at Beijing Film Studio.

The father's role is more important. He has a lot of roles, and he is the core character in the scenes when he was a child. In the past life, the crew hired Cui Jian, who is not an actor, to play the role, and it turned out that the effect was very good.

Although Cui Jian's acting skills are not as mature as those of professional actors, and are even a bit jerky, the role setting of father, husband, and primary school music teacher has a magical effect on him, so that Wu Yuchen still appoints Cui Jian this time. play.

Sure enough, Cui Jian was quite interested in this first experience of the movie, and he readily accepted it after reading the script.

The character of the adult brother is a person who is a little rude on the surface, but very generous on the inside. He may be vulgar and embarrassed in front of outsiders, but in front of his own brothers and sisters, he is full of warmth and his performance is layered, fully embodying the characters' personality traits. The original Jiang Wu is very good in terms of appearance and acting skills, so naturally he will not consider replacing him.

Then comes the heroine, the second sister Qi Sitian who leads the story.

Han Sanjing asked: Director Xiao Wu, has the heroine matter been finalized yet? If we can invite artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan, we can add some money.

The character Qi Sitian went abroad with her adoptive parents and became a well-known genius conductor when she grew up. Therefore, according to the setting, it is more western-style. It is best to find a female artist from Hong Kong and Taiwan. The original version is Liang Yongqi.

In his heart, of course Wu Yuchen wanted Jiang Qinqin to play this role, but now this is not a project of his own, and he has to discuss it with his two partners. And Han Sanping attaches great importance to box office performance, and hopes to invite a Hong Kong and Taiwan star to increase the box office.

However, Wu Yuchen and Han Sanping have also analyzed that if they invite female artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan, they have to hire those with high reputations. Otherwise, hiring second-tier ones will have no effect on promoting publicity.

Wu Yuchen said: Director Han, I will not consider anyone over 30 years old because of the role fit. Considering the temperament of the role, I will only send invitations to two people when I go back to Hong Kong.

Which two?

One is Zhou Huimin, the head of Jade Girl. She has a very good temperament and image. She is also a singer. She is not only beautiful but also very talented and very popular in China. However, her agent replied that she has stopped working recently. We declined.

Wu Yuchen also sighed secretly in his heart. At this time, Zhou Huimin had already planned to follow her scumbag boyfriend Ni Zhen to the Maple Leaf Kingdom, so naturally she rejected them directly.

Han Sanping nodded after hearing this: Is there another one?

The other one is Wang Zuxian.

As soon as Han Sanping heard about Wang Zuxian, he didn't need Wu Yuchen to introduce him, and he smiled and said: It would be better if we could invite Wang Zuxian!

Wang Zuxian is not only famous, but also has a suitable image and temperament, not to mention his acting skills.

Well, Director Han, I think so too, but she's not in Hong Kong. I asked someone to contact her and send her the script, but there's still no news yet.

Wu Yuchen estimated that there was not much hope for Wang Zuxian. After she experienced the Lin Jianyue incident in 1994, she became disillusioned with the entertainment industry, and she did not want to set foot on Hong Kong Island. Now she should have just renewed her relationship with Qi Qin, and there is a high probability that she will not come back because of them.

Han Sanping sighed after hearing this: The film industry on Hong Kong Island is developed, and many stars really don't like the opportunities here.

Then Han Sanjing said: If you can't invite me, forget it. Director Xiao Wu, just choose the one you like.

Wu Yuchen smiled when he heard this and said, Don't worry, Factory Manager Han, I promise I won't let you down!

Jingying Film, Jiang Qinqin happily took Wu Yuchen's hand and said, You really want me to act? No audition this time?

Wu Yuchen chuckled and scratched her nose with his hand: What, you don't want to act this time?

Of course I do! But didn't you say before that you can't make a decision on your own?

The person you invited probably couldn't come, so I recommended you. He probably didn't run away. You should think about your role carefully.

Hearing what Wu Yuchen said, Jiang Qinqin smiled and kissed him on the face: I know you are the best to me~

Jiang Qinqin has not been cast in Run Lola Run before. This time, the role of Qi Sitian is actually quite suitable for her, and it just so happens that this high-grossing movie will also support her.

Wu Yuchen smiled, and then said: By the way, there is also the role of the youngest sister. Go and ask Chen Shasha if she is willing to play it. If so, I will directly decide on it.

The younger sister's role doesn't have many roles, but she is a bit rebellious, so it's no problem for Chen Shasha to play her.

She will definitely be willing! I'll tell her when I get back later. Jiang Qinqin smiled with crooked eyes.

In the Grade 96 acting class, after the bell rang, Wu Yuchen knocked on the door.

Cui Xinqin opened the door and took a look, then smiled and said teasingly:

Hey, isn't this our Teacher Wu, Counselor Wu? You finally remembered it!

The students still sitting in the classroom were very impressed by Wu Yuchen standing at the door. He had fooled them so hard at the beginning of the school year that they really thought he was a counselor, and finally realized that he was actually a counselor. A senior who is one year older than them!

At this time, two boys in the class started shouting and cheering: Hey, Director Wu, you can't run away anymore! Stay today and guide us!

When the girls saw Wu Yuchen, they all smiled and whispered. For example, Zhao Wei's eyes lit up when she looked at him. After joining Beijing Film Academy for a few months, they all knew the name of the talented director Wu Yuchen. He won the Berlin Golden Bear for Best Short Film and the Tokyo Film Festival Grand Prize. Zhao Wei really wanted to cooperate with this talented senior!

Wu Yuchen didn't expect to bump into Cui Xinqin. He was a little embarrassed listening to her teasing, but he was very cheeky:

Teacher Cui, I'll come back to educate them tomorrow when I'm free. I have something serious to ask you today, so I'm starting a new show.

When Cui Xinqin heard this, she immediately understood. After closing the door, she smiled and said to Wu Yuchen, It's up to you to choose who you like!

Teacher Cui, don't you read the script first?

Cui Xinqin waved her hand: If others can't trust you, of course they can trust you! If you dare to trick us, then I will have to go to your teacher Xie to complain!

In fact, she had heard about Wu Yuchen's new drama. After all, Qingying Film Studio participated in the investment. Cui Xinqin naturally trusted Dean Hou Keming's vision.

Wu Yuchen smiled when he heard this and said: Thank you very much for Teacher Cui's trust. I have a supporting role here that I want Chen Kun to play. What do you think?

Chen Kun was asked to play the role of the third brother, who grew up to be Qi Tian, ​​a college student at Harbin Institute of Technology. Chen Kun's parents divorced when he was a child, and both parents started their own families. He grew up with his grandmother until he was 11 years old, before his mother took him into his care.

Therefore, speaking from his own experience, Chen Kun should have a deep understanding of this character who has been separated from his family since childhood. It does not require him to have advanced acting skills, just acting in his true colors is enough.

Cui Xinqin thought for a while and asked: When and how long will it take?

I'm not in a hurry, just wait until he arrives in Harbin after the final exam. Wu Yuchen knew what Cui Xinqin was thinking about.

Cui Xinqin immediately said after hearing this: That's no problem, I'll help you convince him!

Then Cui Xinqin said again: Wu Yuchen, Mr. Cui has a gracious request. If your crew has sufficient funds, can you give him an extra one or two thousand in salary? If not, I can personally provide you with it.

Without waiting for Wu Yuchen to ask, Cui Xinqin explained to Wu Yuchen:

Chen Kun's child's family situation is somewhat difficult. When he first started school, I saw that he was always sleepy in class and did not listen well, so I criticized him several times. Later, I heard from the dormitory manager that he stayed out at night several times, so I called him in and tortured him. After scolding him for a while, I found out after questioning that he went out to earn tuition every day.

But this child has a very strong self-esteem, and he may not be willing to accept help from others. This time you found him at the right time. He happened to be with your crew and you guided him to stimulate his interest in acting and relieve his financial pressure.

Wu Yuchen nodded after hearing this: Teacher Cui, okay, I'll remember this. I'll give him a few thousand more dollars when the time comes. The crew can still afford this amount.

Thank you so much! Cui Xinqin immediately said with a warm smile.

Two days later, Wu Yuchen took the crew and his parents on a train to go ahead.

This time the filming was for the childhood scenes first, so it was not too late for the actors for the adult scenes to wait until January before joining the crew, so he said he could let Chen Kun come back after finishing his final exams.

On the train, Cui Jian asked about his doubts: Director Wu, I heard that you appointed me. I'm not a professional actor. Why did you think of me to act?

“Because your temperament fits it perfectly!

Your father is a trumpet player himself, and you have known what such a father looks like since you were a child. And you have a restrained rebelliousness in your heart, which is very suitable for Teacher Qi in the movie, who is treated differently because of his composition.

In addition, you are also a father now, so I really feel that from all aspects, Mr. Cui, you are perfect for this role!

As for acting, you don’t have to act deliberately, just follow the plot of the script and use your own life experience to express it naturally.

After Wu Yuchen analyzed it, he finally added:

One more thing, Teacher Cui, you are my idol. Working with you once will make my dream come true!

Cui Jian was laughed at by Wu Yuchen when he heard this, but he also felt that his analysis was really reasonable, so he would not be so stressed.

This time, Beijing Film Studio specially sent a producer to help Wu Yuchen coordinate and manage various affairs of the crew. In fact, Wu Yuchen had already come to Harbin before him, and the preliminary selection of young actors was organized by them.

Wu Yuchen didn't take much rest after getting off the train, and immediately began to select young actors. After all, young actors are very important in this drama, and they are responsible for at least half of the audience's crying points. Therefore, the selection of these four young actors is really crucial.

However, after Wu Yuchen picked up the photos and information and looked at them...

Young Qi Yiku candidates:

Zhang Han, 12 years old, height...

Jia Nailiang, 12 years old,...

Han Geng, 12 years old,...

Wu Yuchen frowned, what the hell is this?

He glanced at the producer standing next to him, Damn it, did you get paid?

The producer also saw Wu Yuchen's expression and asked, What, is Director Wu dissatisfied?

“None of these are good, their appearance and age don’t meet my requirements.

On the one hand, I don’t need this character to be good-looking, but his smile must be relatable, like that of a grown-up kid from the countryside. None of these work.

On the other hand, he is the eldest brother, and he must be obviously half a head taller than the second sister Qi Sitian, so that the audience can distinguish him. A boy of 12 years old is not enough, so you should look for someone who is thirteen or fourteen years old.

After hearing this, the producer realized that he had made a wrong standard, so he had to apologize and hurriedly re-screened the materials he had received previously.

Wu Yuchen looked at the other three young actor candidates and breathed a sigh of relief. At least there were some that he thought were good, and he could just call them over to have a look in person.

It took Wu Yuchen another three or four days to select the young actors. Among them, he was very satisfied with the role of the girl Qi Sitian. She had a well-behaved appearance and big eyes that made her look pitiful. She was very touching. What Wu Yuchen wanted was This effect makes the audience feel that children are more likely to cry because they are well-behaved and pitiful!

Wu Yuchen was quite satisfied with the location selection work. He didn't need to search again and just started shooting with the crew and actors.

However, it was not all smooth sailing after the filming of My Brothers and Sisters started.

Click!

Normally, after clicking too many times, Wu Yuchen might even yell at the actors. But now he could only calm down, walked up to a child and said with a smile:

Miaomiao, what's wrong?

I, I can't cry...

Then tell your brother, are you sad?

…

Wu Yuchen knew before that scenes with children are not easy to film. First of all, you can't scold, otherwise it may be counterproductive, and that's not the case with being a tyrant on the set. Moreover, it is difficult for children to control them like adults. Children have a certain concentration period. Sometimes they are obedient and sometimes they are disobedient.

Therefore, during this period of time, Wu Yuchen has been racking his brains to think of ways to let his children film smoothly, and the crew has also been stumbling.

This is also the reason why Wu Yuchen asked the adult actors not to come over first, otherwise they would have been here watching how Wu Yuchen coaxed the children?

While Wu Yuchen was already turning on the camera, Wang Zuxian, who was far away in Wanwan, was hesitating with the two scripts in his hands.