"Echoes of Time": Unveiling Touching "Graduation Farewell" Clip - Rediscovering Campus Nostalgia!

The film "Echoes of Time," directed by Liu Yulin, with original creator Zhang Haochen as producer, starring Liu Haocun, Song Weilong, Bu Guanjin, Guo Cheng, and other renowned actors, is currently taking the cinema world by storm. With box office earnings surpassing $69 million, ratings of 9.4 on Taopiaopiao, 9.2 on Maoyan, and 6.8 on Douban, it undeniably stands out as the most shining gem in the 2023 world of youthful romance. Its simple yet refined narrative artfully captures the pure essence of youthful aspirations. The campus scenes and intricate details depicted in the film resonate across generations, causing each viewer to immerse themselves in their own memories of youth, expressing, "After watching the film, it feels as though we've lived through a magnificent dream, returning to those initial days of unadulterated campus life."

Today, the film released a "Graduation Farewell" segment that has captured widespread attention. In this clip, "hhxx" symbolizes not only "study hard" but also "take good care of yourself." The graduation message from homeroom teacher Zhang Lei has evoked heartfelt emotions from countless viewers. Despite Zhang Lei's usual stern demeanor, his concern and care for his students are hidden behind those four letters, "hhxx," deeply touching the hearts of the audience. Many viewers expressed that this scene made them feel as though they had returned to the moment of their high school graduation, rekindling sentiments for their former homeroom teachers.

"These are all your treasures, but you are my treasures," Zhang Lei, portrayed by Zhang Lei, utters in the segment as he returns the confiscated items to his students one by one. His genuine emotions and tremulous voice convey a deep reluctance to part with his students. The words left unsaid before graduation are concealed within the glimmering tears, stirring a resonant chord among the audience. Some emotionally declared, "It's like going back to high school; it's genuinely moving."

Notably, actor Zhang Lei has portrayed educational directors and homeroom teachers in various youth-themed films and television series. Whether delivering spontaneous humorous remarks or heartfelt graduation speeches, his appearances instantly transport the audience back to the high school classroom, evoking waves of resonance. His warm response, "I'll forever be your homeroom teacher!" has further endeared him to the audience.

In addition to the touching graduation message, the film also incorporates numerous nostalgia-inducing youth elements that strike a chord with the audience. Mayday's music, the school's vending stand by the entrance, horoscopes and gossip in magazines—the film vividly portrays these elements of the era. Viewers couldn't help but exclaim that the portrayal of a generation's youth in the film is akin to "clear and sweet water, slowly flowing through," faithfully echoing the precious memories of their student years.

Within the youth of Nian Nian and Si Huo, there's no excessive drama or contrived sentimentality, but rather a genuine portrayal of the most authentic emotional resonances through fresh and sweet interactions. Viewers were deeply moved, reflecting, "This is my most treasured youth, simple yet radiant." The film doesn't recount the unattainable youth of others but instead captures the genuine experiences of each individual's youth. An emotionally charged viewer remarked, "The most challenging aspect of a youth film is capturing life's authenticity, and the characters in this film are us—real people from real life."

The film "Echoes of Time," directed by Liu Yulin, produced by Zhang Haochen, stars Liu Haocun, Song Weilong, Bu Guanjin, Guo Cheng, and other talents. Featuring special appearances by Gao Yalin, Ni Hongjie, and Zhang Lei, with Guo Keyu in a pivotal role, it's a sincere portrayal of youth, interweaving sweetness and laughter. It's currently playing to enthusiastic audiences.