Dying to Survive： A Great Realistic Contribution to the Soul

However, the road to casting is not smooth sailing. Xú Zhēng was initially optimistic about the popular actress Yang Mi, and felt that she could perfectly interpret the tenacity and tenderness of the heroine Liu Sihui. However, after studying the script carefully, Yang Mi found that the role needed pole dancing, which was quite a challenge for her. Coupled with the limited film budget, her pay was far below the market value, and finally Yang Mi chose to give up. After the news came out, many netizens expressed regret, but some people understood her decision. After all, everyone has their own considerations.

Facing the casting dilemma, Xú Zhēng didn’t give up. He kept looking and even sent an invitation to a famous female singer. However, after learning about the estimated box office of the film, the female singer also chose to refuse, fearing that it would affect her image and career. This series of blows made Xú Zhēng feel pressure, but he still persisted, because he believed that the film was worth all his efforts.

Just when Xú Zhēng was in trouble, his good friend Wang Bao

Qiang recommended the new actor Tan Zhuo to him. Although Tan Zhuo is not well-known, his acting skills are recognized by insiders. After reading the script carefully, Tan Zhuo was deeply moved by the role of Liu Sihui and decided to accept the challenge. In order to better integrate into the role, Tan Zhuo began hard preparation. She not only learned pole dancing, but also went to the hospital to communicate with leukemia patients and their families and experience their lives and emotions. These experiences gave Tan Zhuo a deeper understanding of the role and laid a solid foundation for her wonderful performance in the film.

During the filming, Xú Zhēng tried to be perfect for every shot. He knows that this film is not only a commercial film, but also a work bearing social responsibility and humanistic care. Therefore, in the process of shooting, he always maintained the ultimate pursuit of details, and strived to portray every scene truly and vividly. The actors also showed their best and devoted themselves to their roles. Their superb acting skills, coupled with Xú Zhēng’s precise control of the camera, make the whole film full of tension and appeal.

Finally, in the summer of 2018, Dying to Survive met the audience. As soon as the film was released, it quickly aroused widespread concern and heated discussion. The audience was moved by the real and touching stories in the film, and they all said that it was a masterpiece worth seeing again. Some netizens commented: "This movie made me see the brilliance and darkness of human nature, and it also made me cherish life more." Some netizens said: "This film has given me a deeper understanding of the medical system and drug supervision, and I hope to make some contributions to society."

With the continuous fermentation of word of mouth, the box office of the film has also soared. In the end, Dying to Survive not only achieved great success at the box office, but also won many awards at major film festivals. Behind these honors are the painstaking efforts and sweat of countless people, and it is also the affirmation and encouragement of realistic movies.

Dying to Survive’s success lies not only in its box office and awards, but also in its touching the hearts of the audience, which triggered widespread concern and profound reflection on the issue of anticancer drugs. Through the background of real social events, the film shows the tenacity and unyielding of ordinary people in the face of difficulties and conveys positive energy. At the same time, it also caused people to think about the medical system, drug supervision and other issues, and made more people pay attention to these social problems, hoping to contribute to improving these conditions.

Looking back on Dying to Survive’s creative process, we can easily find that this is a work that embodies the painstaking efforts and sweat of countless people. Every link is full of challenges and difficulties, from Xú Zhēng’s creativity to the difficulty and persistence in casting, to the perfection in the shooting process and the final release and word-of-mouth explosion. But it is these challenges and difficulties that have made this realistic contribution to the soul.