After several months of editing and a total production time of about a year, the film "The Mist" was finally released the following September.
Upon its release, the topic of "The Mist" swept across the entire internet.
A renowned director, a big-budget production, and even many important supporting actors are recognized as talented performers and well-known actresses in the industry. What's more, the male lead is Shen Jinchen, and the female lead is Luo Jiu!! This is practically guaranteed to generate buzz!
After filming "Misty", the two rarely took on new scripts, but occasionally appeared on variety shows.
Whenever the production team wanted Shen Jinchen to attend an event, as long as they could impress Luo Jiu and invite her in, Shen Jinchen would definitely be there.
So, amidst the raucous cries of the CP fans, innocent single people received another wave of "dog food" (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
The two seem to have a knack for generating trending topics. Even the most subtle Weibo posts are spotted by eagle-eyed fans who ship them as a couple, not to mention their public displays of affection. It's practically a guaranteed trending topic on Weibo.
Even the die-hard fans have come to terms with it. The person who made their idol fall from grace and abandon his aloof image is a stunningly beautiful young lady. It doesn't seem like such a loss after all.
As a result, an unusually peaceful scene would appear in the comment sections of their Weibo posts.
[Miss, please drink plenty of water! The weather is getting colder, and I'll be worried if you get sick.]
[Miss, you and your brother should take good care of each other!]
[Hey sis, I sent you a scarf, I don't know if you received it yet, you absolutely have to wear it~ There's also one for your husband, hehehe...]
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In that year, both of Luo Jiu's TV dramas became masterpieces. With the passage of time, her acting skills were proven, and she gradually rose to the top tier.
For some unknown reason, Luo Jiu is highly favored by major brands, and she has landed numerous high-profile endorsements. She has become the first female celebrity in history to have few acting credits and rely solely on endorsements to make a living.
Because of this incident, haters also smeared Luo Jiu, saying that she got endorsements from major brands through her relationship with Shen Jinchen.
But Luo Jiu didn't respond. She seemed to be waiting for something, waiting for an opportunity to prove herself.
Finally, "The Mist" has been released.
Many people went to the cinema without prior arrangement. Some were driven by curiosity and a desire to explore, others by blind worship of Shen Jinchen, still others by a desire to take the opportunity to criticize Luo Jiu, and still others by a desire to see whether the young and famous Luo Zhe would fall from grace or rise again.
When they entered the movie theater with different purposes, they were stunned by a poster that caught their eye.
The quiet, dimly lit interrogation room felt even colder and more oppressive with the table placed in the center. The only window in the wall let in cool moonlight, which shone on the back of the girl in the white dress.
The little girl curled up against the chair, her long black hair hanging down, and a pair of big, dark eyes peeked out from behind her hair, like a little animal, watching the man in front of her warily.
The man opposite her knelt on one knee in front of the girl. His face was not visible, but his palm was open, and a lollipop quietly landed in his hand.
The poster is simple, without any unnecessary details, yet the director has made the visuals incredibly beautiful.
In recent years, science fiction movies have swept the globe and are ubiquitous in cinemas. This poster, simple and understated, seems somewhat out of place.
Just when everyone thought that making art films was only for sentimental reasons and couldn't make money, the release of "The Mist" gave the industry a much-needed boost.
The film "The Mist" grossed over 100 million yuan in just two hours after its release, and over 1 billion yuan three days later, with a continuing upward trend.
Regardless of their initial motives, everyone who went to see the movie was secretly delighted, but that was all. The moment they witnessed Luo Jiu's personality transformation, they forgot their original purpose. They were completely captivated by the characters and plot.
The timid and cowardly Xia Xi, the proud and powerful queen of the night. Without any special camera transitions, just a simple glance, yet it sends chills down your spine.
Many viewers only realized at the end that Luo Jiu wasn't the murderer, but were still captivated by her acting skills. From then on, no one dared to question Luo Jiu's acting abilities.
Laymen watch the spectacle, experts watch the details.
The powerful promotional campaign for "The Mist" attracted many industry heavyweights. A few years ago, Luo Zhe collaborated with Shen Jinchen, winning both Best Director and Best Actor awards that year, shocking the entire film industry.
After many years, the two are collaborating again. The outcome is truly something to look forward to.
As a result, while they were amazed by Luo Zhe's extraordinary directing talent and Shen Jinchen's more mature and lifelike performance, they also saw Luo Jiu.
That woman, whose brilliance was not overshadowed by the dust of the world, possessed such a gifted performance at just over twenty years old, leaving countless directors and producers in awe.
Eventually, the new generation will surpass the old. Given time, Luo Jiu will surely win an award, and the Chinese film industry will finally have another Best Actress.
The film received rave reviews online, with countless viewers wanting more and going back to watch it two or three times.
The screening rate for "The Mist" was also increased from the initial 40% to 75%. Suddenly, the movie became a hot topic of conversation.
A few months later, the cast and crew of "The Mist" received an invitation from the Berlin Film Festival. They received nominations for Best Newcomer, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, among others.
This marks the third time a mainland Chinese actor has been invited to participate in a film festival, following Shen Jinchen's award.
Luo Jiu walked the red carpet with Shen Jinchen. Luo Jiu had originally suggested walking the red carpet with the cast and crew, but both Shen Jinchen and Luo Zhe refused.
The weather was gradually turning into winter, and Berlin was even colder than Luo Jiu had imagined. The snowflakes, like a gentle breeze, fell from the sky, bringing a pleasant surprise to Luo Jiu, a southerner.
At the same time, it landed on her body, and the biting cold made her shiver uncontrollably.
Every film festival opening generates several trending topics online. Female celebrities, invariably dressed in glamorous gowns, yearn to catch the eye of top directors.
This battle robe is magnificent, grand, and noble enough, and it is also cold enough for this snowy day.
When Luo Jiu shivered from the cold for the third time, a black suit jacket was draped over his shoulders.
She turned her head and met Shen Jinchen's dark eyes.
"Get dressed."
"But I'm about to walk the red carpet... sigh..."
Shen Jinchen forcefully put his arm around her shoulder, and in the blink of an eye, they were already walking on the red carpet.
Flashes of light came from all directions, making it hard for Luo Jiu to open her eyes. Even though it was embarrassing, she still had to smile.
The foreign reporters were unusually enthusiastic, each with a curious and scrutinizing expression. Luo Jiu's gaze fell on Shen Jinchen, who, despite wearing only a white shirt, still looked as noble as a prince straight out of the Middle Ages, making her feel even more awkward.
She is probably the first female celebrity to walk the red carpet wearing her boyfriend's suit.
I was so embarrassed that I could barely maintain my fake smile.
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