“Stand by Me” taught me about friendship and personal growth. The story is based on Stephen King’s “The Body” (1982 collection Different Seasons). In the 1950s, four boys set out on a 20‑mile hike along the railroad tracks. On the way, they share hardships and personal stories.
In the 1990s, streaming video services and social media were not common in Japan. I went to the movie theater and video rental store to watch foreign movies.
When I watched the movie, I was 15 or 16 years old. I was a high school girl. I also liked the song.
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we’ll see
No, I won’t be afraid
Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin’, darlin’, stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand
Stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won’t cry, I won’t cry
No, I won’t shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darlin’, darlin’, stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Whoa, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Darlin’, darlin’, stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you’re in trouble, won’t you stand by me?
Oh, stand by me
Whoa, just stand now
Oh, stand, stand by me
Song by Ben E. King
This year, the movie is celebrating its 40th anniversary. How will the world change in the future?
「スタンド・バイ・ミー」は、友情と(人としての)成長を教えてくれました。この作品はスティーヴン・キングの「The Body」が原作で、4人の少年達が線路沿いに20マイルの冒険の旅に出かけます。旅の途中、彼らは辛さや、それぞれの悩みを語り合います。
1990年代は、まだ日本でストリーミングサービスやソーシャルメディアが主流じゃなかった時代。外国の映画をみるために、映画館やレンタルビデオショップに行きました。
この映画をみた時、私は15歳～16歳だったかな。女子高生でした。歌も好きだったし。
この映画が公開されてから、今年で40年とのこと。今後、世界はどのように変わっていくかな?
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