China Entertainment 1997

"When Men Fall in Love" started shooting in early November, but they have been filming separate scenes of the male and female protagonists, and mainly filming Cao Xuan.

After all, the storyline of the movie is mainly based on the male protagonist Gu Chao, and there are not many single scenes of the female protagonist. It took nearly half a month of filming before Chen Kexin started filming the scenes with the male and female protagonists.

This is still relatively rare, because most film and television dramas, especially romance films, must give priority to cultivating the tacit understanding between the male and female protagonists.

Therefore, you should shoot the scenes with the male and female protagonists first, even if the progress is slower, cultivate the feeling first, wait for the actors to get into the state, and then consider other scenes as appropriate.

But Cao Xuan and Hu Jing are a couple in themselves, so there is no need to consider the tacit understanding.

On the contrary, the two of them are not familiar with movies and need to get familiar with them and slowly find the way to act in movies. As for relationship cultivation, they don't need it at all. They can just go straight into battle as an old couple.

That's not right, they want to create some sense of unfamiliarity and freshness, and follow the plot step by step, from getting to know each other to falling in love.

Therefore, it is not difficult to act in a scene with strong emotions between two people. What is difficult is to restore the love process and to have a good sense of proportion.

Weishi People's Hospital, the hospital specially made a free ward for Cao Xuan and others to shoot, and also encouraged doctors and nurses who were off duty to make friendly guest appearances.

Mr. Niu Ben, who plays the heroine's father, is lying on the bed wearing weak makeup.

There was so little room for this role that Jin Shijie was not interested in it, but Mr. Niu was not picky and came over after accepting the script.

Now, the old man has put on his weak makeup and is lying on the hospital bed. One of the two beds next to him is empty, and there is also an extra actor lying on the other.

This extra actor was a patient who had just been discharged from the hospital. He came to join in the fun and was picked by the assistant director.

After all, a real patient who has just recovered from a serious illness looks more like a normal person pretending to be ill.

After confirming that the filming would not affect people, the extras continued to be sick.

You don't have to do anything during the shooting, just lie down and cooperate. When you see Cao Xuan and a few gangsters coming in, you are afraid to pretend not to see them, and then sneak a few glances.

You can also change people later. After all, it’s a ward and it’s normal for patients to come in and out.

Hu Jing was filming with Niu Ben in the room. Cao Xuan was waiting in the corridor. He glanced at the ward and then at the script in his hand. He felt a little headache and turned to look at Huang Bo.

"Bo'er, how should I act when I fall in love with a girl at first sight and feel like a deer in my heart?"

"I don't know, my wife and I have been in love for a long time."

Huang Bo shook his head, and Cao Xuan looked at Jiang Chao again, his head shaking even more.

"Don't ask me, my girlfriend and I met on a blind date, and we slowly built up feelings after getting in touch."

"Zhang Chong, what about you?"

"I forgot, the two of us got together in a daze."

Zhang Chong has been with Cao Xuan for the longest time and is also bold: "Shouldn't you be the most experienced in this matter? We have very little experience."

"I have more experience, but they always fall in love with me at first sight and then pursue me. I am passive."

Zhang Chong: "..."

Huang Bo: "..."

Jiang Chao: "..."

Huang and Jiang were speechless, but they also agreed. Apart from other things, they had been in the group for so long, and more than 50% of the women's eyes would light up when they saw Cao Xuan.

When others say this, they think they are bragging. Cao Xuan really has the capital of Versailles.

But Zhang Chong knew Cao Xuan's background, but he didn't know Hu Jing. When he met Cao Xuan, the two had already known each other, and it seemed that Hu Jing was indeed pursuing him.

But Zeng Li knew clearly that it was Cao Xuan who was chasing him. He had originally asked his girlfriend to assist him in a car accident. Although Zeng Li was half-hearted, Cao Xuan could not be considered passive.

Looking at Assistant Zhang's disdainful eyes, Cao Daguan also recalled that it was indeed him who chased Zeng Li.

When we first met in Siheyuan, although we didn't fall in love at first sight, we still fell in love with each other.

Hey, I found some inspiration...

Cao Xuan slapped his thigh, and slowly figured out some tricks. At first, he was a little more restrained, it was just love at first sight, and now he was a little more showy, like a deer bumping into each other.

………

During the official filming, the heroine played by Hu Jing went to the water room to fetch water, while Cao Xuan and his two younger brothers walked into the ward casually.

The previous troupe was crossing his legs and crowing. When he saw Cao Xuan and the others coming in, he realized that the newcomers were evil and immediately lay down to sleep. He snored loudly and peeked out with one eye.

The expressions are so rich that they rival those of many professional comedians. Even Cao Xuan couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Sorry, sorry, one more."

Then he gave a thumbs up to the extra actor and said, "Well done, just do what you just did."

Chen Kexin, who was behind the monitor in the corridor, also praised the performance. She was so pleased with the extravaganza that she was energized and ready to keep up the good work.

Another shot, the extras kept their performance, Cao Xuan didn't laugh this time, he brought his two younger brothers to Niu Ben's ward, and placed a specially made fruit basket on the bed.

"Old man, you're not dead yet, it's time to pay back the money."

Niu Ben was so angry that his eyes widened, and he was too weak to speak. Cao Xuan curled his lips, but did not continue to stimulate him, and casually grabbed the things on the bedside table.

At this time, Hu Jing from the toilet came in from the door with a half basin in her hands. Cao Xuan looked back and saw the two of them looking at each other. At that time, the heroine appeared in slow motion.

Her fair face is lightly painted with powder, and she has a ponytail. She is wearing the uniform of a business office. She is pure and somewhat capable and refined. She has a beautiful face and a refreshing temperament. Her eyebrows are slightly melancholy because of her father's illness. , one can’t help but feel pity.

Seeing Hu Jing walking in the door, Cao Xuan's pupils shrank and his expression was a little stunned. His originally careless stance straightened unconsciously, and his eyes seemed to be hooked by Hu Jing, moving with her figure.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?"

Seeing Hu Jing guarding his father vigilantly, Cao Xuan took two steps around, recovered from his shock, pursed his lips, pretending not to care, and kept glancing at Hu Jing from the corner of his eye.

"His daughter, right? Just in time, please pay back the money your father owes."

Hu Jing obviously knew about her father's debt. She held her father's hand and comforted him gently, telling him not to be excited, and then turned her head to express her gratitude.

"Let's go outside and talk."

Chen Kexin called for a jam, and everyone was changing camera positions to add a few shots, especially the shot of Hu Jing entering the door.

When the heroine appears, this shot is very important. It must be shot in a beautiful way, and it must also capture the feeling, so as to leave the best first impression on the audience.

This shot alone required at least 50+ shots, which lasted for more than two hours. Hu Jing's hands were sore when holding the basin. Cao Xuan and Chen Kexin were both satisfied and achieved the desired effect.

The next trip went to the corner of the stairs. It was almost early in the morning, and some people were able to do some casual work. The crew brought midnight snacks, everyone filled their stomachs, and continued filming.

Facing Cao Xuan and others who came to demand the account, Hu Jing definitely didn't like it, was disgusted and defensive, but for the sake of her seriously ill father, she still mustered up the courage to confront Cao Xuan and others.

"I do not have money."

"I don't have money to sell my kidneys. If I add some other odds and ends, I can barely make ends meet."

Although the male protagonist played by Cao Xuan likes the female protagonist in his heart, he instinctively makes a straight statement.

Hu Jing's eyes widened with anger, like a little puffer fish. Cao Xuan loved her so much and had a smile in his eyes, but when his words came to his mouth, every word struck his heart.

"If you don't want to sell your kidney, go fish for Kaizi. If you can't, just sit on the stage and I'll help you introduce clients. No money."

The female protagonist yelled angrily and shamelessly, and the two sides reached a stalemate. The male protagonist, who still maintained his professionalism, did not give in to the female protagonist because he had a good impression of her.

"Don't force it, I'll go back and talk to your dad."

After saying that, he waved his hands, and Huang Bo and Jiang Chao were eager to rush into the ward. Huang Bo even smiled in cooperation, showing off his teeth.

"I'm telling you, Xiao Man'er, my brothers are very heavy-handed. If you bump into the old man of the Kai family, don't rely on me."

"I'll pay back, don't touch my dad, I'll pay back the money!"

When her father's safety was threatened, Hu Jing became anxious and loudly took the debt on herself and signed a debt transfer letter.

In the next scene, Hu Jing signs the name with an expressionless face, while Huang Bo adds a knife next to her.

"Do you have a partner? If you don't have money, hurry up and share. I'm a great brother. I'm right. Find a rich Kaizi to help. It will save us all trouble..."

Cao Xuan leaned against the railing and looked at Hu Jing quietly, with concern in his eyes. Jiang Chao on the side looked at him and then at Hu Jing, giggling.

"What are you laughing at?"

Cao Xuan was alarmed and looked at Jiang Chao. He scratched his head and replied in a naive voice: "Brother, the way you look at this woman is like the curly lady looking at the tofu in the vegetable market. She looks like she wants to eat someone."

"Get lost."

Cao Xuan kicked his hand and turned his head, but couldn't help but look at Hu Jing immediately. After signing, Hu Jing inadvertently looked at him.

However, Cao Xuan's eyes were full of concern, appreciation, love and a little bit of indescribable shyness, while Hu Jing's eyes were full of disgust and indifference.

The last scene was of Hu Jing squatting on the corner of the stairs and crying bitterly after Cao Xuan and others left. Then she wiped away her tears, forced a smile, and returned to the ward pretending to be fine.

On the other side of the camera, Cao Xuan actually did not leave. He had been secretly watching Hu Jing. Through the window of the hospital bed, he looked at Hu Jing with red eyes and a smile to comfort her father, thoughtfully.

In one big night, Cao Xuan and Hu Jing filmed all the scenes scheduled for three days, and performed well.

The tacit cooperation and sparks between the two surprised Chen Kexin.

Except for the appearance scene, which was delayed for some time, the rest of the sequence was almost a one-shot process. There were very few reshoots, and most of them were supplementary shots.

Especially in the scenes where Cao Xuan and Hu Jing were directly rivaling each other, some Chen Kexin didn't even have the idea of ​​​​defending one.

Romance movies are essentially about the various interactions between the male and female protagonists. If these two people can perform well, half of the drama will be alive.

When the work was over, Chen Kexin praised Cao Xuan and Hu Jing: "Mr. Cao performed so well today, and Miss Hu reminded me of Maggie Cheung."

"Director Chen, thank you for the award."

Hu Jing was a little embarrassed, but she couldn't hide her joy. Maggie Cheung is currently the ceiling for actresses, and the four little actresses are still just successors.

However, Cao Xuan was very calm. Although he believed that Chen Kexin was inspired by his feelings, he did mean to praise the group's role models.

Brother Chun was praised by him as having seen the shadow of Brigitte Lin.

Huang Xiaoming does not need training, he is comparable to Maggie Cheung.

Bai Baihe will be popular for 18 years.

There are no more than three mainland actresses who can act, and Fan Xiaopang is one of them.

Su Youpeng's "Left Ear" made him choke up while watching it.

I can't say that I'm always talking about the truth, but I do habitually like to exaggerate. I can always compare to Qingxia Manyu, and whether I come or not, I can compare to Fa Ge Chaowei.

So Cao Xuan was basically immune to his praise. He even thought of Bai Baihe and wondered if he was poisoning himself...