Liu Chunhe, a young man with cerebral palsy, overcomes physical and mental barriers while fulfilling his grandmother's dream and discovering his life's purpose, leading to transformation and... Read allLiu Chunhe, a young man with cerebral palsy, overcomes physical and mental barriers while fulfilling his grandmother's dream and discovering his life's purpose, leading to transformation and a fresh start.Liu Chunhe, a young man with cerebral palsy, overcomes physical and mental barriers while fulfilling his grandmother's dream and discovering his life's purpose, leading to transformation and a fresh start.
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Film industry should give all awards to jackson yee. I am very heartfelt by your acting, even though i cry in between movie scenes. Thank you actor, co actor, directors, producer, film writer, film narrator, and all workers to show us real world of these lovely people's life. This movie should win oscar.
Jackson's another movie better days is a masterpiece too. Such a talented actor yet very underrated. Hope to see him shine more in the near future.
But this movie! THIS ONE! The camera lens is kind of slice-of-life style, occasionally beautiful piano notes. He completely dominated every scene, every scene of him is a highlight. Crazy acting, in a realistic and humane movie. He is cute and funny, I love scenes of him with grandmother.
The sudden appearance and departure of the girl he likes, the realistic and cruel selfishness of his parents, I like those details a lot.
Just feel that director/screen could have filled out the story better, but Jackson Yee's acting deserves extra points. I wish him all the highest awards not only Chinese awards but also international awards. This level of acting is really top-notch, no age limit.
Seriously, this movie needs to be promoted internationally, I want to know more about process of making this movie.
In her impressive feature film Big World, filmmaker Yang Lina tells the story of a determined young man with a disability and the crucial events happening in his life during one summer. Chunhu, who has cerebral palsy, assists with his grandmother's stage play while also getting ready for a college exam. His grandmother is eager to help him connect with the world, but his mother is constantly worried about him.
The casting is spot-on for this kind of film: Jackson Yee, known for his role in Better Days, takes on the role of Chunhu, Diana Lin from The Farewell plays the grandmother, and Jiang Qinqin from Dwelling by the West Lake portrays the mother. While some may criticize Jackson Yee for playing a character with cerebral palsy, he really nailed it! The film is packed with emotion and has a few surprising twists, though I did feel it could have been about 30 minutes shorter. I bet you will cry... rare are those who didn't.
The fantastic music by Kobayashi Takeshi really enhances the overall experience, and they even managed to weave in a brief love story! I liked it - a lot!
Did you know
- Trivia"Big World" is China's first film to significantly promote the cause of accessibility. Following its release, the production team and public institutions launched the "Moss Flower Pact" on January 1, 2025, aimed at helping individuals with impairments participate equally in social life.
The pact calls for employers, educational institutions, interest groups, and public service providers to offer fair opportunities for employment and education to people with impairments. Organizations or individuals that join commit to removing barriers to work, learning, and living, thereby supporting the advancement of accessibility.
Displaying or using the Moss Flower symbol signifies a voluntary commitment to this initiative. The pact seeks to raise awareness about individuals with impairments and encourage collective efforts to create an accessible environment. Its implementation will enhance social participation for people with disabilities and promote equity and progress in China.
- Quotes
Liu Chunhe: You are the star up in the clouds, I am the weirdo who traverses the river of lonliness. The executioner on the bridge, is killing dreams. The gunshots from the embankment, killed all desires.
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- Runtime2 hours 11 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1