After taking the movie role, Lin Yuan got swamped. Right after finishing a TV drama, he jumped into filming the movie. His daily routine was a relentless cycle: makeup in the morning, shooting, rushing between locations, quick meals, more filming, wrapping up at night, studying the script, then repeating it all the next day.
This movie offered a stark contrast to his previous projects. Instead of complex plot twists and conflicts, it exuded a strong sense of everyday life. The story centered on Mr. Xiaoqi. After his wife passed away, he set off on a cross-country adventure with his children. Together, they sampled local dishes, using food as a way to heal his broken heart.
Lin Yuan played Mr. Xiaoqi's son, while Tang Tian took on the role of the daughter. Surprisingly, the actor cast as the lead, Mr. Xiaoqi, was an old acquaintance of theirs—Liu Shi, who they'd met during a survival challenge show.
When Lin Yuan saw Liu Shi on set, he was taken aback.
"Uncle Liu?" Lin Yuan stared at the man in disbelief. "What are you doing here?"
"Haha, I could ask you the same!" Liu Shi laughed heartily, clapping him on the shoulder. "I've heard you're really making a name for yourself in acting. Never thought we'd end up in the same crew."
Lin Yuan arched an eyebrow. "You usually play serious parts. Why take on a gourmet role?"
"Age catches up with you. It's time for something more down - to - earth. You know, in today's society, many professionals face the risk of being phased out once they hit 35. You'll understand when you're a bit older," Liu Shi said with a smile. "Besides, this movie is great. We get to eat well and sample most of the country's best dishes."
Lin Yuan nodded. "Fair enough. Looking forward to a great collaboration."
Atypical Depression Recovery Progress: 80%
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During one shoot, the crew visited a renowned street stall famous for its stinky tofu. According to the script, Mr. Xiaoqi brought his children there. Though the strong smell repulsed them at first, they reluctantly took a bite at their father's urging and were instantly hooked.
In reality, things didn't go as smoothly.
As soon as the stinky tofu was served, Tang Tian and Liu Shi—who played the younger Mr. Xiaoqi—turned pale.
"Ugh…" Tang Tian instinctively covered her nose. "This smell is…"
Liu Shi's face drained of color. He grabbed his chopsticks, but retched before taking a bite. "I can't. No way."
The director and crew exchanged awkward glances.
Lin Yuan, sitting beside them, couldn't help but laugh. He picked up a piece and teased, "It stinks, but trust me, it tastes amazing. Give it a try."
Tang Tian eyed him warily. "Are you sure?"
"Positive." Lin Yuan took a bite, exaggeratedly savoring it. "Crispy outside, tender inside, perfectly seasoned. Delicious!"
"Cut!" the director shouted. "Perfect! Let's keep rolling. That was incredibly authentic. Just a few more bites and we're golden."
Tang Tian and Liu Shi forced themselves through the scene. The moment the director called "OK", they flung down their chopsticks and gulped water, desperate to get rid of the taste.
Lin Yuan couldn't resist teasing them. "Come on, your reactions were way over the top!"
During another shoot at a century - old restaurant, they were set to film a scene featuring boneless goose meat. The script had Mr. Xiaoqi introducing the dish, with his children praising its texture and flavor.
Before shooting began, Tang Tian and Lin Yuan grew restless waiting and started tasting the food.
And then…
"Damn, this is incredible!" Tang Tian exclaimed, grabbing piece after piece.
Lin Yuan nodded between bites. "So tender, and the flavor is amazing."
Liu Shi watched them, amused. "Hey, save some for filming!"
Tang Tian froze. "… Oops?"
Just then, the director strode over, his brows knitting at the half-empty plate. "How's it already half-eaten? It was just put on the table!"
An awkward hush fell over everyone.
With a sigh, the director relented, "Fine. Order another plate."
One of Lin Yuan's most frequent props in the movie was a childhood - favorite instant noodle cup, symbolizing warm memories from his character's youth. During filming, he held the steaming cup, took a deep breath as the script required, and started eating.
The first bite was delicious. The second was still good. And then…
Wait, it was already gone?
Lin Yuan stared at the empty cup in disbelief.
[Jiuchong: … Seriously? Two bites and it's finished?]
[Lin Yuan: Didn't think it'd be this tiny. Seriously, did you show up just to whine about the portion?]
[Jiuchong: Yup. Bored out of my mind. Just needed to say something.]
The director burst out laughing behind the monitor. "Alright, that's a wrap for this shot."
As filming neared its end, the movie gradually came together.
In early September, the crew officially wrapped up production.
Standing on the set, watching as cameras and lighting equipment were packed away, Lin Yuan felt a pang of nostalgia. This movie was unlike anything he'd ever done. Without intense conflicts or dramatic turns, it carried a gentle warmth that lingered long after the credits rolled.
That evening, the entire cast and crew came together for a goodbye dinner. Liu Shi lifted his glass, beaming at Tang Tian and Lin Yuan. "Working with you two has been a blast. Let's team up again soon!"
Lin Yuan clinked his glass. "Definitely."
Tang Tian chewed on her last piece of grilled meat, sighing. "Who knew we'd get to eat our way across the country while filming?"
Lin Yuan grinned. "Right. But the movie's what matters. Hope viewers love it."
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接下这部电影后,林远的生活变得更加忙碌.刚从电视剧剧组杀青,又马不停蹄地进入电影剧组,每天的行程几乎都是一早起来化妆,拍摄,赶场,吃饭,继续拍摄,晚上收工,看剧本,然后第二天重复.
这部电影和以往的拍摄经历不同,它并没有太多复杂的剧情冲突,而是充满了浓浓的生活气息.电影讲述的是小七先生在妻子去世后,为了忘却相思之苦,带着儿女四处旅行,尝遍各地美食的故事.
林远饰演的是小七的儿子,唐甜饰演小七的女儿,而主角小七的扮演者,竟然是林远和唐甜的老熟人,生存挑战里的刘石.
在剧组见到刘石的时候,林远还有点惊讶.
"刘叔?" 林远看着眼前的男人,有些不敢相信,"您怎么也来了?"
"哈哈,你这小子,我还想问呢." 刘石大笑着拍了拍他的肩膀,"早就听说你拍戏有模有样,没想到还能在同一个剧组碰上."
"这..." 林远挑眉, "您以前不是一直演严肃角色吗?怎么突然来演个美食家?"
"没办法,岁数大了,演点接地气的角色.我和你说,如今的社会,很多行业一到35岁以上就得面临被社会淘汰的风险.哈哈,等你长大一点就明白了." 刘石笑眯眯地说,"再说了,这部电影挺好啊,吃吃喝喝,顺便还能把全国大部份的美食尝个遍."
"...确实." 林远点点头,"希望这次合作愉快."
"愉快愉快!"
[非典型忧郁症,目前治愈进度:80%]
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在一场拍摄中,剧组来到某个老字号小吃摊拍摄老牌臭豆腐.剧本设定是小七先生带着儿女来到这个夜市摊,儿女们虽然觉得臭豆腐的味道冲鼻,但在父亲的劝说下,还是硬着头皮尝了一口,结果瞬间被香味征服.
然而,现实和剧本差距不小.
臭豆腐刚端上桌,唐甜和年轻版小七的扮演者刘石,脸色就变了.
"呃..." 唐甜下意识地捂住鼻子, "这也太..."
刘石脸色发白,刚刚拿起筷子,还没送到嘴边,就一阵干呕:"呕...不行,我真的吃不下."
导演:"..."
工作人员:"..."
林远坐在旁边,看着他们反应如此之大,不禁笑出了声.
他一边夹起一块,一边故意说道,"这玩意儿虽然闻着臭,但吃起来真的香,你们试试看."
唐甜用复杂的表情看着他:"你... 确定?"
"确定." 林远毫不犹豫地咬了一口,然后故作陶醉地咀嚼,"嗯,外脆里嫩,咸香入味,好吃!"
导演:"卡!"
"不错不错!" 导演满意地喊道,"来,我们继续,刚刚那个镜头太真实了,就保持这个状态,吃几口就行."
结果,唐甜和刘石硬着头皮拍完了这一幕,等导演一喊 "过" ,两人立刻把筷子丢下,猛喝水漱口.
林远则在一旁幸灾乐祸:"哈哈,你们这也太夸张了."
在另一次拍摄中,剧组来到一家百年老店,拍摄他们品尝 "去骨鹅肉" 的场景.剧本里是小七先生介绍这道菜,然后儿女们拿起筷子细细品味,夸赞鹅肉的口感和风味.
然而,正式开拍前,唐甜和林远因为等戏太无聊,就先夹了一块尝尝.
然后...
"卧槽,这也太好吃了吧." 唐甜感叹着,嘴巴没停,一块接一块.
林远也是边吃边点头:"嗯,确实,肉质鲜嫩,口感超棒."
刘石从旁边看着两人,笑着说道:"喂喂,别吃光了,等会儿拍摄还要用呢."
唐甜嘴巴一顿:"... 啊?"
这时,导演走过来,看到桌子上的盘子,皱眉问:"怎么少了一半?不是才刚端上来吗?"
全场沉默.
最后,导演无奈地叹了口气:"行吧,再点一盘."
林远在电影里吃的最多的东西之一,就是小学时的小学生杯面.拍摄时,这碗杯面放在小七先生的手里,象征着一段关于童年的温暖回忆.
拍摄当天,林远拿着泡好的杯面,按剧本要求先深吸一口气,然后开始吃.
第一口,好吃.
第二口,味道还不错.
第三口,嗯?怎么没了?!
林远低头一看,杯面已经见底了.
[九重:... 怎么回事?这玩意儿两口就没了?]
[林远:... 呃,我确实没想到它这么小份.等等,你跳出来就是为了吐槽它小份?]
[九重:嗯,太无聊了,出来刷一下存在感.]
导演在监视器后面也忍不住笑了:"行吧,这条过了."
随着拍摄的推进,电影逐渐进入收尾阶段.
九月初,剧组正式宣布杀青.
林远站在片场,看着摄影机和灯光设备被收起,心里有些感慨.这部电影和他之前演过的任何作品都不一样,它没有激烈的冲突,也没有戏剧化的转折,但却有一种淡淡的温暖,让人回味无穷.
收工的那天晚上,大家聚在一起吃散伙饭.刘石端着酒杯,笑着对唐甜和林远说:"这次合作很愉快,下次有机会再一起拍戏."
林远举杯回应:"一定."
唐甜嚼着最后一块烤肉,感叹道:"没想到这次拍戏,真的跟着吃遍了全国啊..."
"是啊." 林远笑了笑,"不过,吃归吃,电影才是重点,希望上映后,观众能喜欢."