Chapter 531 Face it Bravely
People always think that truth means vulnerability; turning back means going backwards.
He has always believed this, so he refused to look back, focused on the present, looked to the future, and continued to move forward step by step.
But the point is, no matter whether you look back or not, the shadow of the past is always hidden deep in the soul, bringing far-reaching influence in an invisible way.
Looking back at the past is not a sign of cowardice, on the contrary, but a sign of courage. Only by truly facing those frailties and scars can we truly let go and gain the strength to move forward at full speed.
Such is the case with Frank Abagnale Jr. in "Cat and Mouse."
He has been running away, avoiding and disguising, refusing to admit his parents' divorce, refusing to admit his father's incompetence, refusing to face the adult world, putting on layer after layer of disguises to hide himself.
However, he was eventually caught up, not just by the FBI agents, but also by his own past. His admiration and resentment for his father, his longing and nostalgia for his family, were eventually caught. Hold his ankles.
It wasn't until that day when he stopped and was forced to face his past that his transformation and growth truly came.
Now, it’s Anson’s turn.
He wasn't sure if he was ready yet, but he thought it was time.
Huh.
Take a long breath, raise your chin slightly, and look towards the sun.
The sun in Portland is neither dazzling nor bright, and the light that falls is not irritating. It falls warmly and softly on the face, and you can hardly feel the temperature. Time seems to stop for a short time. The noisy mind disappears and the world begins to become clearer.
The chirping of cicadas, the chirping of birds, the roar of engines rushing across the road, the sounds of laughter and chasing in the classroom, and the gurgling flow of days.
He knew he was ready.
So.
Stand up, turn around and return to the door of the teaching building. At a glance, you can see the slightly silent crew. The students stood there at a loss, and the crew members hurriedly withdrew their gaze to observe him secretly. , and Gus, who was walking back and forth with his hands behind his back but couldn't hide his worry.
"Director, let's try again."
Anson's voice broke the awkward situation.
Gus suddenly looked up at Anson. He was a little unsure. Looking at Anson at this time, he couldn't tell a reason, but he did feel something different.
Gus, "Okay."
The crew is back in action, but students like Alex and Eric can't hide the hesitation in their expressions. It's obvious that they are not interested in making movies. They knew nothing, and were even more unprepared for what was happening in front of them. The hesitation in their eyes revealed how at a loss they were at this moment.
Half-believingly, they still stood outside the camera lens, exchanging glances with each other, conveying information silently, but could not get any answers and could only wait patiently.
Gus stared at Anson without saying a word, but stopped talking.
He was still a little worried.
Gus tried to remind Anson that this was one shot and that once they started filming again they had to start with parking, but while the words were still on the tip of his tongue, Gus saw Anson walking directly in the direction of the vehicle.
Be a little relieved.
Anson is shaking his head with another actor——
Timothy-Bottoms.
This is a veteran actor who was active in the 1970s and has played the leading role in many works. Unfortunately, after his career briefly bloomed, he quickly returned to a calm state. Later, he was active on the small screen in TV series for many years without regular roles. Most of them are supporting characters who appear briefly, or are murderers in detective dramas. They have some lines, but in the end they still can't stay for long.
This time, in the "Elephant" crew, he is one of the few actors like Anson, playing Anson's father, and he has no name, just "Anson's father".
For the filming that has just been interrupted, Timms has been in Hollywood for more than 30 years and has long been accustomed to it. At this time, he welcomed Anson's return with a warm embrace and went directly into the performance state without asking too many questions.
"Are you ready?" Timms asked with his eyes. Anson let out a long breath, "You'll know if you try."
But Timms could see it——
Anson was entering the state.
Normally, when Anson starts a conversation, he must look into the other person's eyes, and his words and tone are full of honesty; but not now, which also means that Anson is quietly communicating with the setting in "Elephant" Fusion.
It is not sharp, but it is faintly thorny, as if it is not an adult hedgehog.
Timms said nothing more and nodded gently.
Everything is ready.
The fifteenth shooting of this scene, "Start filming!"
Slowly, the vehicle stopped at the school gate.
But the scene in the vehicle was different from what was imagined. The father who was supposed to be sitting in the driver's seat and the child in the passenger seat were now in different positions.
The child in the driver's seat is slightly thin, with long hair dyed a gaudy blonde color. He is wearing a bright yellow T-shirt. The color matching of his hair and T-shirt makes him look even weirder. ; Moreover, the T-shirt does not fit well. It is obviously the simplest outfit but it can make mistakes in every position.
However, the kid obviously didn't care.
Anson opened the car door and prepared to get out of the car. The first thing he did was to take out the car key and looked at the man in the passenger seat with a little helplessness.
"Okay, dad, just stay here, Lucas will pick you up later."
After saying that, Anson opened the door and got out of the car without looking at his father. He lowered his head and rubbed his hair vigorously. The slightly curly hair was scattered messily. He slumped his shoulders, opened the trunk and rummaged for his coat and schoolbag, and then he saw his father getting out of the car.
I paused, glanced quickly, and immediately lowered my head again.
He sighed unconsciously, "Dad, just stay in the car and don't wander around. Please."
Although he didn't get angry, there was still a hint of helplessness and irritability in his tone.
Finally, he simply walked forward, pushed his father's arm, and motioned for him to get back into the car.
Seeing his father preparing to return to the passenger seat, he ignored it and turned around. He walked forward impatiently and quickly with slightly heavy steps. He opened the door and went straight into the school's teaching building. .
——Here comes.
The entire crew held their breath. In the first half, there were no mistakes. Although amateurs could not see any difference at all, the entire filming atmosphere became obviously smoother, and Anson couldn't take his eyes off him.
And, Gus didn’t interrupt the shoot.
But the real key lies in the next scene, which is also the part where Gus continues to be NG. This is the moment that tests Anson.
No one knows what went wrong in this scene, but Gus and Anson were stuck here, running in circles like an endless loop, so that the filming could not proceed at all.
So, what about this time?
Not only Gus, the air in the entire crew was slightly condensed, and they couldn't help but hold their breath.
Easy.
Anson opened the door and entered the school without any special expression or movement. He came to the public phone on the right side of the door, took out two coins, stuffed them in, and dialed a number. .
The phone only rang twice and was picked up.
(End of this chapter)