Movies to watch when you feel lost in life

If you feel lost in life, I recommend you watch the following movies.

《The Pursuit of Happyness》

Plot summary: Chris Gardner is a smart medical device salesman, but during the economic depression, his life fell into trouble. His wife left him, and he and his son even lived on the streets and in the toilet of the subway station. However, with his own efforts and perseverance, he got the opportunity to intern at a well-known stock investment company, and finally became a successful financial investor through his own struggle.

Recommendation reason: This movie is adapted from a true story, which can make confused people understand that no matter how difficult life is, as long as they don’t give up hope and work hard, they may usher in a turnaround, realize their dreams, and find their own happiness.

《The Shawshank Redemption》

Plot summary: After the banker Andy was wrongly convicted of shooting his wife and her lover and imprisoned, he calmly planned to save himself and finally escaped successfully. At the same time, he also helped his friend Red in prison to regain hope in life after parole. In a prison full of injustice and oppression, Andy used his wisdom and courage to fight against the injustice of fate.

Recommended reason: It is a classic about hope, courage and redemption. Andy’s spirit of never giving up in difficult situations will bring strength to confused people, making people believe that even in the dark, they can find the way to light with their own strength and not be defeated by the difficulties of life.

《Forrest Gump》

Plot summary: Forrest Gump, a small town boy with congenital mental retardation, is self-reliant and finally “fools have good luck” and is blessed by God, creating miracles in many fields. He went from having to walk with a metal bracket to running like the wind to becoming a football star, from being unknown to becoming a well-known Vietnam War hero, a table tennis diplomatic envoy, and even a shareholder of a company with more than a dozen fishing boats.

Recommended reason: Forrest Gump’s life seems to be full of coincidences and miracles, but in fact it is the result of his simplicity, persistence and hard work. He never complains about life, but just runs forward silently and does everything in the present. For confused people, Forrest Gump’s story can make people understand that life is actually very simple. As long as you keep your original intention and keep moving forward, you will have different gains.

《Daydreamer》

Plot introduction: Ben Stiller plays the male protagonist Walter, a film printing manager of “Life” magazine. He is introverted, lives a dull life, and often daydreams. When the magazine is about to stop publishing, he embarks on a real adventure to find the last roll of film. From Greenland to Iceland, and then to the Himalayas, he has experienced many unexpected things. In the process, he re-recognizes himself and finds the meaning of life.

Recommendation reason: The film encourages people to bravely step out of their comfort zone, pursue their dreams, and not be bound by ordinary life. It will inspire people’s deep-seated adventurous spirit and passion for life, and let confused people understand that life can have more possibilities, as long as they take the first step bravely.

《Soul》

Plot introduction: Joey Goner, the male protagonist who dreams of becoming a jazz pianist, meets the world-weary soul 22 and returns to the real world hand in hand to find the meaning of life. Joey has always believed that the meaning of his life is to realize his musical dream, but after experiencing a series of wonderful things, he finds that every ordinary moment in life is full of meaning.

Recommended reason: The film explores the meaning and purpose of life from a unique perspective, allowing the audience to understand that the meaning of life is not to pursue a grand goal, but to appreciate every real and ordinary moment, to feel and experience the beauty of life with one’s heart, and can help confused people to re-examine their understanding of life.