On September 3, the national emotional masterpiece "The End of the Sea is the Grassland" based on "Three Thousand Orphans Entering Inner Mongolia" premiered in Beijing. Yu Dong, chairman of Bona Film Group, director Er Dongsheng, executive producer Li Jinwen, starring Chen Baoguo, Ma Su, Ayunga, Luo Yichun, friendship starring Cao Jun, and participating actors from Inner Mongolia Ao Tegen and Gegen Subu Du, Bailika, Kuriwa, Tana, and Su Rina attended the premiere. The film will be released nationwide on September 9.

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On the same day, the creators shared the unforgettable experience of filming on the stage, and also expressed their respect for the people of Inner Mongolia. Speaking of this love-filled movie, everyone is very emotional. As the film's producer and chief producer, Yu Dong said, "I believe that such a love-filled film will bring warmth and emotion to the audience across the country when it is released."

"The End of the Sea is the Prairie" is adapted from the real historical event of "Three Thousand Orphans Entering Inner Mongolia", a panoramic representation of the past 60 years ago that will always be engraved on the historical monument: New China suffered serious natural disasters, and a large number of people came from the south Under the guidance of the central government, the party committee and government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region took the initiative to bring more than 3,000 orphans to the prairie. The herdsmen, in line with the principle of "connect one, live one, and strengthen one", have The broad mind accepted and nurtured these orphans, and achieved a story of national unity and mutual help.

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One side is in trouble and all sides support, "Every child sent to Inner Mongolia has a story"

At the premiere, Yu Dong, the producer and chief producer of the film, described the historical significance of "Three Thousand Orphans Entering Inner Mongolia". He said that some film and television works have presented that history before, but "The End of the Sea is a Prairie" chose a different perspective to cut in, "In the context of a big story, to tell the joys and sorrows of a family, in that In a special era, in order to help the country share its worries, Inner Mongolia opened its mind to accept the country's children, and achieved a story of national mutual assistance. Stories like this 'one side is in trouble and all sides support' are never lacking in China."

The story of "The End of the Sea is the Prairie" begins with the journey of a pair of separated brothers and sisters to find their relatives, and finally looks back on the difficult but moving years more than 60 years ago. Yu Dong said: "We designed the part of finding memories, which requires the young generation at that time and their current time and space to show every step of growth with the Republic." He also revealed that many non-professional actors from Inner Mongolia were used in the film. , and praised their true performance: "The grandmother who plays the centenarian Eji in the film, and the herdsmen in the wedding scene, the performances in the film are very real reactions, showing the most simple kindness and kindness of this group of grassland people. A big heart."

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Director Er Dongsheng was quite emotional when he spoke. In order to present this legendary past full of great love on the big screen, the main creator began to adjust the script and make preparations as early as 2019. However, due to epidemic prevention and control, the film will not be released until the beginning of this year. just officially started. After the preparatory work for the filming in Hengdian, the crew rushed to Inner Mongolia to explore scenes in Hohhot, Xilin Gol League, Wulagai Grassland and surrounding areas in the severe cold of minus 20 degrees Celsius. "This is probably the most difficult and complicated film I have made since I started filming. The scene scouting is a huge project. Because of the changeable climate of the grasslands, the scenes I watched in winter become completely different in spring. In the same way, a location that was suitable for shooting can become unsuitable after a rain.”

In the process of scouting, Er Dongsheng often communicated and learned with local ethnic experts and historical consultants, and made rigorous investigations on the changes in ethnic customs in different eras in order to achieve a sense of authenticity in artistic details. "To do this, firstly, we must fully respect history and the customs of ethnic minorities; secondly, only by making the details real, can we give actors more room to play." In order to shoot this film, he spent a lot of time looking at it A large number of documentaries and text video materials.

When it comes to movie stories, Er Dongsheng believes that every child sent to Inner Mongolia has a story, and more than 3,000 children have more than 3,000 stories to tell. "We finally created this story by interviewing the orphans and some herdsmen who knew the history, extracting some moving fragments from their memories. In fact, it is difficult for a film to use such a major historical event in two hours. So, if young people are interested in that piece of history after watching the movie, they can go through the information, and then you will have a better understanding of the entire history." Producer Li Jinwen also said that the film will definitely give Everyone brings the best audio-visual experience, "because every picture is a good memory."

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The grassland is as boundless as the sea, "the unexpected touch hits the soul directly"

Not long ago, during the screening of "The End of the Sea is a Prairie" at the Beijing International Film Festival, many audience members were moved to tears by the mother's love for the child in the film. On the day of the premiere, the actor Ma Su, who played Sarena in the film, explained that the "mother's love" in the film actually has two levels: "One is the selfless love of the grassland mother for her children, and the other is the motherland's love for her children. The never-give-up love of Chinese sons and daughters is also the greatest and most touching love."

Chen Baoguo, who plays the elderly Du Sihan in the film, said that his Du Sihan traveled thousands of miles to Inner Mongolia to find his sister, and for this reason he also walked a long way in the film, "But no matter how long the road is, it will not last as long as Du Sihan's life. His experience and his regrets. This journey of family search is a journey of his inner self-redemption, and I was fortunate enough to accompany this character to complete this journey. There are many unexpected touches in the film that really hit the heart, which is very moving , you must go to the theater to experience it for yourself.”

Cao Jun, an actor who became attached to director Er Dongsheng in a variety show, was invited to play a primary school teacher in the film. His image in the film is quite contrasting: "This character is a little older, so he painted some white hair. I added a pair of glasses. I am very happy to be able to participate in this shooting, this film will definitely bring warmth to everyone.”

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A Yunga, a singer from Inner Mongolia, plays the grassland Abba Idel in the film. He said that the first time he heard the title of the film, he felt very poetic: "The vast grassland is as boundless as the sea. 60 years ago, the people of the grassland were Accepting the children from afar, this fate also unites the distant sea and the grasslands of Inner Mongolia together, it is love that allows us to have this fate, and it will surely pass on this fate.”

In addition to the well-known powerful actors in the film "The End of the Sea is the Grassland", many local actors from Inner Mongolia also gave wonderful performances. On that day, speaking of this movie closely related to their hometown, everyone's faces couldn't hide their excitement and pride. Young actors Bailiga and Huriwa are good brothers with Namu Khan played by Wang Qiang in the film. On the same day, they also shouted to Wang Qiang and another friend who didn't come, hoping that after "Prairie F4" There is a chance to reunite again; the Inner Mongolian actor who played the tour guide Debu in the film said that he especially liked Mr. Chen Baoguo's play. This time, he was able to play against him in the whole movie. As an actor from a non-professional college, he was very nervous. , "I gave myself all to the director, and I thank the director for teaching me many things." Inner Mongolia actor Su Riya said that the crew is like a home, making every actor feel warm, "The director and producer I paid a lot." Er Dongsheng said with a smile that after working with so many Inner Mongolian actors, he also learned a few Mongolian words: "For example, 'I can't drink,' 'I'm going to be drunk'." The audience laughed. .

The blue sky, the clear lake, the green grassland, the galloping horses, the white sheep, and the mighty and majestic man on the horse - the film "The End of the Sea is the Grassland" was shot on the spot in the Wulagai Prairie, Inner Mongolia During the shooting, in the film, the film recorded that history and showed the selfless love of the nation to help each other; outside the film, director Er Dongsheng also recorded the magnificence of the prairie and the simple enthusiasm of the people of Inner Mongolia through video. At the premiere, the relevant leaders of the Wulagai Management District also presented precious Mongolian traditional costumes to the creators, thanking the creators for their full presentation of the grasslands, "This film truly presents the natural and humanistic customs of Inner Mongolia. You need to buy a movie ticket for "The End of the Sea is a Prairie", and you can enjoy the beauty of the Uragai Prairie on the big screen."

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