Okay, here is a plot summary of the movie "Galaxy Tutor" (银河补习班) in English:
Plot Summary: Galaxy Tutor (银河补习班)
Set in the 1990s in China, the film centers around Mr. Chen Daqian, a once-brilliant but now ordinary coal miner, and his wife Mrs. Chen. Their son, Daqian, is a bright but underachieving high school student who struggles with his studies and faces the prospect of failing the crucial college entrance exam (Gaokao).
Believing that the traditional education system and the pressures of the exam are failing his son, Mr. Chen decides to take matters into his own hands. He abruptly quits his mining job and moves his family to the city, determined to provide Daqian with a personalized education tailored to his unique potential.
Mr. Chen envisions building an unconventional "school" – a series of elaborate, real-world lessons and practical challenges designed to teach Daqian not just academic subjects, but also critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, and a broader understanding of life. He takes Daqian on a series of extraordinary field trips and assignments, including:
- Building a small hydroelectric generator to understand physics.
- Engaging in simulated business deals to learn about economics.
- Experiencing different social strata to grasp societal dynamics.
- Facing various obstacles and moral dilemmas to develop character.
Along the way, Mr. Chen's methods are met with skepticism and opposition from Daqian's teachers, the school principal, and even his own wife, who worries about the well-being and future of their son. Daqian himself resents his father's sudden change and methods, feeling torn between his father's demanding love and his own desire for a normal life and education.
The film follows the intense and often comedic struggle between Mr. Chen and Daqian, as the father tries to mold his son into an exceptional individual despite the immense pressure and challenges they face. It explores themes of parental love and sacrifice, the definition of success, the pressures of the education system, and the search for a more meaningful and well-rounded education.
The climax revolves around Daqian's performance in the Gaokao and the ultimate test of whether Mr. Chen's unconventional methods have prepared him not just for academic success, but for the complexities of life itself.
