In A Better World Analysis

times. However, he actually spoils the money on patronizing prostitutes. And lastly, in the elderly’s house, a grandma’s son never visits her, although she believes that he will come. These people do harm to others, whether physically or psychologically. However, they are never punished. Hui does not give us the further information about the people in the market, the singer group, and the irresponsible son. They treat others in an unfriendly and even evil way, but it seems that the victims cannot do anything to fight against them. Although Chung finally knows that Uncle Kin used the money on prostitution, she chooses to forgive him and continue to lend him money, because she thinks he is old and he would not enjoy it for a long time. It might be part of the “Simple life”, because, in the real life, unfair treatment would occur when people do not have a …show more content…
Bier, on the other hand, shows the audience a more contradictory situation. In In a Better World, Bier try to ask the audience a question, rather than giving them the result. According to Sklar (2011), the Danish title of In a Better World is Hævnen, which means “Vengeance”. In the film, Anton as a doctor is a representative of non-violence. On the contrary, Christian …show more content…
In Hui’s A Simple Life, Chung as a woman is the center and soul of the story. What she does and what happens to her generate the development of the whole narrative. She makes decisions, talks and interacts with other women, although she is just an ordinary servant. She gains the audience’s focus, not because she has beautiful appearance or she is a mother, but because she has the characteristics that generate personal charm. Her mental strength, tough personality, humor and her selfless love for Roger’s family and the other old people in the elderly house attract the audience. Moreover, the film begins and ends with her