The 34th China Golden Rooster Awards
Individual Nominations
- Best ActorLiu Ye
- Best ScreenplayZhao Zhe'en
Synopsis
Island Keeper tells the story of Wang Jicai (Liu Ye) and his wife Wang Shihua (Gong Zhe), who guarded Kaishan Island, a small island on China's frontier, for 32 years. Wang Jicai was head of the Kaishan Island militia post in Guanyun County, Jiangsu Province. He and his wife made the island their home, lived alongside the sea and devoted their youth to the country's coastal defense. The film selects key episodes and moments from the couple's years on the island, showing from various angles their rich inner world and their belief that "guarding the island is guarding the country". It recounts their 32-year struggle against a harsh natural environment and carries their patriotic devotion through the whole film, offering inspiration and spiritual support to people in every walk of life who hold to ordinary posts and achieve extraordinary things.
Jury Citation
With precise camera work and fluent storytelling, Island Keeper creates an epic of an ordinary hero that combines realism and romanticism. The film breaks new ground in portraying a model figure in a mainstream film, merging the personal feelings of Wang Jicai, honored as a People's Model, with his devotion to family and country. It reconstructs the hero's path from the perspective of ordinary people, presents a real hero through an everyday portrayal of character, and builds an extraordinary heroic record from the details of ordinary life. It leaves a strong emotional impact on audiences and conveys the film's commitment to the people. Winner of Best Feature Film.
Film Information
Director
Chen Li
Genre:
Drama
Starring:
Liu Ye | Gong Zhe | Hou Yong | Sun Weimin | Song Chunli | More...
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Language:
Mandarin
Running Time:
125 min
