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Rob_Hugo@PortNWWhile watching "Quitting," I was very shocked when the son hits his dad in the face. From all the movies i've seen and stories i've read, this is the first time that I see a son physically hitting the dad. I've seen dramatic scenes of argumentations and threats between father and son, but nothing so shocking as this. The thought of a son hitting a father is of course beyond unacceptable especially in Asian families (the movie did point that out since the son kneeled down afterwards and the family's reactions were quite dramatic). I just thought the scene itself just sums up a lot of things in the movie. The dedication and unconditional love of the parents even surpasses the worst of the worst. Even when the son hits his father, they still did not abandon him. Such an "act" is so horrific, yet it their love for their son still surpasses everything, and they still stuck with him. I was just wondering if anyone found this shocking, or has anyone seen movies that vividly portray things like this? For me, this is the first time; it was definitely shocking.
AnonymousThe scene when he hits his father is extremely shocking but moving at the same time. It makes you wonder if this really happens, and it is very effective how the camera zoomed out to show that it was a stage set. I could not believe that the son hit his father repeatedly as well, it was not just once, but twice. And when the father began to weep, it showed the sadness that children can cause their parents. Their parents do so much for them to raise them, and this is how they are repaid. I think the movie wants to bring back the traditions of filial piety, and it is showing what families will become like if there is no filial devotion. Which is disrespect and hatred.
Anonymous"Quitting" was a crazy movie! Even though most parts were shocking, like the part where he hit his dad, i think its kind of realistic. I would never imagine doing that to my father, or any of my siblings for that matter, but i have heard stories where things like this has happened. I think our generation, for some, don't see and appreciate all the things that our parents do for us. When they nag or yell at us, we think that they don't understand and are trying to control our lives, but deep inside, im sure they only do what they do with good intentions. I mean, in the movie, the parents did everything in their power to help their son, but the whole time he was so blind to see how much his well-being meant to them. Sometimes when our parents yell at us, and make it seem like they would dis-own us if we did this or that, in the end, i think they will always still be there for us.
Anonymousyah i think that "Quitting" was definitely a shocking movie.... i don't think i've ever seen an asian movie like this, so open about drugs and addiction and disrespect.... some of the scenes, like the one where he hits his dad, and the overall attitude of Hungsheng for his parents, are so unbelievable. I think that if i ever hit my dad, he would kill me. The movie is such an amazing portrayal of the unconditional love and dedication which parents have for their children. Though there were many times when they felt like giving up, his parents stuck by him til the end. It is an interesting idea that filial piety is not a one but two way street. I think that, if anything, this is a story about the undying love of parents and how by simply beliefing in someone's ability to change for the better, one make the possibility achievable.
AnonymousI agree. I thought that in some ways, "Quitting" was an exagerration of the devotion that many asian parents have for their children. Many of the chinese arguments in the movie really reminded me of arguments I've had with my own family (much more tame of course). One thing that I've noticed is that many Asian parents will sacrifice a very great deal for thier children. This isn't to say that parents of other ethnicities aren't, I just noticed this through my own experiences. For example, I've known of chinese families where the mother moves across the country to an apartment next to her daughter's college. I also remember in high school whenever I got home a little late, even if it was 1-2am, my mother would be sleeping on the couch, waiting for me to come home. Asian parents do expect a great deal of piety towards them, but they also give an incredible amount to us as their children.
AnonymousI have also never witnessed a son or daughter physically hitting his/her parents before. Well never before in movies, and definitely never in real life. It is a shocking film that is so different from all other Asian films out there because its focus is not so much on filial piety but a father's unconditional love for his son.
I am glad we all got the chance to watch such an awesome movie. The movie made me realize the sort of love our parents are capable of, and the things they are willing to go through for us...just because. Just because they are our parents, simple as that. "Quitting" is certainly a heart-warming movie that no one should miss out on. A great movie for an entire family to see together! *2 thumbs up* =)
AnonymousI also thought the scene of son hitting father was shocking and yet moving at the same time. I think that scene portrays the complicated love/hate relationships in that family. The son hits his father, and yet he apologizes the next minute. So I guess that means he's not as bad of a son if he still acknowledges what he's done was wrong.