Film Name:學校風雲 / School on Fire / The school situation
《School on Fire》 is a film reflecting the social reality of Hong Kong. Through intense conflicts and complex character relationships, it shows some deep-rooted problems in the society at that time. The plot of the film is full of twists and turns, which makes people watch it with fear and trembling, and at the same time triggers a deep reflection on education, society and the system.
The protagonist of the film, Ah Fong, gradually evolves from an innocent and fragile young girl to a righteous rebel, and her experience is admired to the core. The film’s villainous character, Cheung Yiu Yeung, also delivers an outstanding performance. His performance continues the style of 《Prison on Fire》, bringing out the innate rebelliousness and the spirit of defiance.
At the same time, the film also profoundly depicts some of the problems of the Hong Kong society at that time, such as the way of discipline in the school, the arrogance of punks in the society, the incompetence of the police, and the helplessness of the powerless and impoverished ordinary citizens. The existence of these problems made the society at that time full of depression and despair.
All in all, 《School on Fire》 is a film worth watching, which not only makes one’s blood boil, but also provokes deep thoughts about the social reality of that time.
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