It is located at the southwest tip of the Philippine Islands, and is also the southernmost tip of the entire Mindanao Island. There are lush tropical jungles everywhere, and there are only low and dilapidated buildings in the city, most of which are two or three stories high.
Next to the prison with mottled walls on the outskirts of the city, there is a two-story cement structure building. This is the location of the pre-shooting team for "Journey of Misery", and the director team and producers are also located here.
The cement structure building was temporarily installed with more than a dozen lattice window air conditioners. In the hot summer, not a single person could be seen outside the filming crew station.
second floor
The innermost room is director Shevchenko's room. The air conditioner is blowing, and DiCaprio is lying on the bed with a dull look on his face. Tears are streaming from the corners of his eyes. The inner trauma is more painful than the physical trauma.
Recalling the hellish life he had experienced in the past half month, he almost collapsed.
Everything is a nightmare
The harsh conditions of the prison are unimaginable to outsiders. More than 30 prisoners were thrown into a cell of more than ten square meters. In this hot weather, even standing still would make you sweat, and your body would always be sticky and sweaty.
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There is no need to think about wearing clothes, everyone is shirtless, it would be great if the prisoners can wear trousers!
The cells were crowded with people, sitting next to each other.
The strong smell of sweat mixed with the smell of male hormones, coupled with the nauseating smell of feces and urine, and the sour smell mixed together, the prisoners were rubbing shoulders with each other, and the skin was touching. Needless to say, the sour and refreshing feeling.
When sleeping, if you move quickly, you can get a sideways position, but your anus may not be protected.
For the first three days, Little Plum spent the whole night standing.
There are so many prisoners in the prison that they have to take turns sleeping.
DiCaprio could only lie in the corner and squint for a while during the day. Finally, Director Shevchenko came to visit. He cried bitterly and said that he didn't want to stay anymore. He had to come back with him.
After returning to the filming location, Xiao Lizi got into the air-conditioned room, cleaned it thoroughly from top to bottom, ate ravenously, grabbed a beer bottle and drank it hard.
Then, Xiao Lizi fell into a deep sleep in the air-conditioned room, sleeping very deeply...
wake up the next day
Xiao Li Zi found that there was a burning pain down there. At this moment, the humiliation and extreme grief and anger almost made him lose his mind. When he saw the director Shevchenko with a wretched face, he was about to fight for his life.
Shevchenko's words were like cold water poured down the head;
"Don't forget, according to the contract, you still have one and a half months to experience life. Now only three days have passed, which is just an appetizer. In more than ten days, you will go to the mines to work, wearing handcuffs and shackles to dig mountains and break rocks. Think about it.
, the environment there is a hundred times worse than here, hey, do you think you can get through it without anyone to help you?"
"Fake Squid, I quit. I won't play the male lead whoever likes to play it."
"According to the signed contract, you need to compensate 100 million U.S. dollars. In addition, the additional losses to the crew may reach tens of millions of U.S. dollars."
"This is a trap. I will sue you for violating human rights."
Director Shevchenko spread his hands indifferently and said, "If you feel you can go ahead and sue, it is your right, but I want to remind you that since the establishment of the "Journey of Misery" crew, 150 people have been in place.
Multiple staff members, if the film cannot be shot due to your personal reasons, you will need to bear these costs. In addition, the sets built by the crew and other funds consumed will also be borne by you, including the losses suffered by the film company, which are covered by the contract.
The rules are very clear."
"You are threatening me. I now know that CAA agent Chris Zelka betrayed me. He is a villain and this fraudulent contract is invalid." DiCaprio retorted weakly.
"In fact, you understand that the contract is written in black and white and is legally binding. Well, failure to fulfill the contract will ruin your acting career. You'd better grit your teeth and stick to it, otherwise, hey hey hey..." Shevchenko said hard on the wound
A handful of salt was sprinkled on the ground, destroying Little Plum's last hope.
"Oh, God! Help me!"
Little Plum slipped weakly to the ground. Shevchenko's eyes moved and he walked over proudly...
For the filming of the film, the experience of prison life still has to continue
With Shevchenko's arrangement, this time I experienced life in a cell with a small number of prisoners, which contained more than a dozen prisoners.
Although the space is still cramped, at least I can lie down and sleep, and I can go out for a day of repair every three days.
Now, half a month has passed.
According to the hero's life experience plan, he needs to go to the prison's quarrying mine for a month to experience it. Just thinking about it makes one's spine shiver, and Xiao Lizi would not dare to go there even if he died.
At this moment, the two were bargaining on the bed.
"Shevchenko, please help me. According to the prisoners here, the quarry is full of serious criminals with more than ten years of imprisonment, as well as extremely vicious gangsters, perverts and murderers. More than a dozen people die there every year.
Personally, I really can't go to a quarry, oh my god! I'd die there."
"Don't be afraid, you stay there for a few days and I will think of a way."
"No...you dirty bastard, you are just trying to coax me and deceive me by saying these things. Even idiots know the consequences of putting a sheep into a pack of wolves."
"Please trust me, baby."
Shevchenko gently patted Little Plum's smooth thigh and said with pity on his face;
"To protect you, I'm willing to make a deal with the devil.
But after all, the male protagonist's experience of life is stipulated in the contract. This commercial blockbuster has invested hundreds of millions of dollars. It not only has to achieve box office success and good reputation, but also strives for Oscar awards. This is the set goal of the crew.
Marvel Entertainment agreed;
As long as we produce high-quality works, the company will make the film "Journey of Misery" the main film competing for Oscar awards in 2005, and the publicity and promotion resources will be tilted.
Darling, you have always followed the idol route before, and your acting skills are a bit impetuous and unreliable.
This time is an opportunity for the transformation of the acting career. Only by deeply feeling the despair and helplessness and experiencing many hardships can we transform and produce commercial blockbusters with great ideological and visual impact.
Our future days..."
"Shut up, you villain!"
DiCaprio suddenly sat up, with tears streaming down his face, and said with a choked voice, "Oh... God! I don't think about Oscar anymore. I just want to end it all as soon as possible, and be able to go back alive, and go to his sister's business."
Blockbuster, it’s all bullshit, it’s all a trap!”
"snort!"
A fierce glare flashed across Shevchenko's eyes, and then his eyes became gentle again, as changeable as a chameleon.
As a veteran who has been immersed in the big dye vat of Hollywood for a long time, Shevchenko has 100 ways to make the opponent surrender and kneel at his feet obediently.
He stretched out his hand and gently pulled Xiao Lizi's shoulders, and said in a soft voice;
"Haha... think about who you have offended? Think about your future in Hollywood, think about the serious consequences of violating the contract. This is definitely not something you can bear. Don't be willful, honey, the obligations stipulated in the contract must be fulfilled.
, I will try my best to find a way to tide you over, but you must cooperate."
"Is there anything you can do?" Xiao Lizi was already crying so hard.
"Although I am the director, such a large film crew cannot cover the sky with just one hand. If you want to escape this disaster, we can only find a way to bring the cameraman Quasimodo to our side and try our best to create something for you.
A safe experience environment, away from the harassment and infringement of heinous and serious criminals, even if the producer pursues the case, the two of us together have the weight to convince him to agree with our approach."
"Quasimodo needs money or women?"
"He wants you."
"ah……"
Looking at Xiao Lizi's shocked face, Shevchenko gently combed his hair and patiently persuaded him;
"Look, it's not difficult after your first experience. Cameraman Quasimodo plays a very important role and has a say in the selection of film locations. I can take this opportunity to create a safe environment for you to ensure that you are not
Hurt, and he has always admired you deeply and is crazy about you..."
Later, Li Zizi didn’t know what Shevchenko said again?
His mind went blank, his whole body was shaking like chaff, and he felt ice-cold all over his body. He could only let the river of fate carry him to a strange distant place.
In front of many beautiful models, Leo is the strong one, but in the muddy waters of the "Journey of Misery" film crew, he is an out-and-out weakling.
Being blocked by others, you can only take and ask for what you want.
a moment later
Shevchenko came out of the air-conditioned room and closed the door behind him. He walked forward contentedly, and cameraman Quasimodo flashed out of another room. It seemed that he had been waiting here for a long time.
Quasimodo is a tall and heavy black man. When he saw the director Shevchenko, he asked anxiously, "How is it? Has he agreed?"
"OK, don't forget what you promised me, a one-week luxury package at a five-star hotel in Las Vegas."
Quasimodo was already overjoyed, and he burst into laughter, showing his white teeth and said;
"Don't worry, man, my lame gang brothers are very useful in talking there, and they are all covered by me, oh oh... I feel really good now."
After saying that, he walked impatiently towards the innermost room.
Quasimodo took two steps and suddenly stopped again. He turned around and said, "Hey, buddy, I just received a phone call from Overseas. The noose around the fat sheep's neck needs to be loosened. Just follow the normal shooting procedures."
"Oh, haha, luckily we started early and almost let this fat sheep slip from our hands. Go and have fun, Quasimodo, there are not many opportunities like this!" Shevchenko smiled and looked as if he was pregnant.
Thoughts.
The climate in the Philippines in June is hot and rainy.
There are no four seasons here. The temperature is above 24°C throughout the year. There are only dry seasons and rainy seasons. The sun near the equator is hot and intense, and it is easy to get sunburned if you stay outdoors for a long time.
In quarrying mine
The heavy-duty criminals wearing shackles were shirtless and working hard on a rugged work surface. From time to time they looked up at the dazzling sunshine, their lips were dry and peeling, and their eyes still showed a fierce look.
"What are you looking at? Get to work quickly."
The prison guard hiding in the shade of the tree reprimanded loudly, and the prisoners gathered together spat on the ground and swung their hammers to dig out rocks.
Not far from the group of serious criminals who were working hard under the scorching sun, there were a few thin prisoners who were also working.
There was little Li Zi with bright white skin. He was holding the iron drill in his hand and secretly glanced at the prisoner not far away. He couldn't help but feel frightened.
When will the current hard days end?
Every minute of experiencing life is spent in suffering, which is deeply imprinted on Xiao Lizi's heart. Never provoke an existence that you cannot afford to offend, it is definitely a nightmare.