Interviews after Golden Rooster Win — Jackson shares his thoughts on the character Liu Chunhe and his thoughts about the crew
When it comes to choosing roles, Jackson Yee has always leaned toward the unconventional. "Deep down, I've always longed for roles like this, rare and unrepeatable. But I didn't want to say it, didn't want to tell anyone. Before Big World was released, I even thought, maybe we shouldn't put my name on it. Audiences might just think the actor looks like Jackson Yee," he said, turning his head and smiling.
Before officially joining the set, he didn't worry too much about whether he could bring Liu Chunhe to life. "If I were to talk about worries… there weren't many. It wasn't until I got on set that I realized I might have taken this role with nothing but blind confidence. I thought, with all the body practice and attention to detail I've done, I should be able to handle it. But when I actually started, I realized just how difficult it really was.”
At first, like most people, Jackson Yee didn't know that most individuals with cerebral palsy have normal awareness and cognition. In the documentary Big World, the real-life cerebral palsy patient Gong Su was pushed to the set by his mother. Jackson Yee lay on the hospital bed, smiling shyly at him, and they exchanged a tentative, awkward interaction. After filming, they hugged and took a photo together.
Beyond muscle spasms and physical exhaustion, the hardest part was becoming that person—bridging the gap from "like" to "being." To achieve this, Jackson Yee began losing weight and reducing body fat. In his room, he repeatedly practiced in front of the mirror, training his muscles into a state of "resistant relaxation" and mastering the outwardly rotated, swaying gait… When all these details merge into daily life, perhaps the result will eventually emerge.
"Every time I step on set, I feel an urge to dig deeply into the character's psychological layers. If I don't reach the depth where I truly understand the character, I feel a sense of regret—I feel it's not enough, not satisfying enough." Jackson Yee said. Guided by this belief, he gradually drew closer to Liu Chunhe.
For him, the most unforgettable scene was the one with the nougat. Even now, thinking back, it still makes him nervous, his heart racing: "A scene like that, you can only attempt once or twice. If it doesn't work, you might have to rest three or four days before continuing." It was the moment Liu Chunhe was closest to death, when his memories traveled back to a sunny afternoon years ago. Liu Chunhe crouched in a small suitcase, overhearing his parents say, "If we can't find him, can our lives be a little better?"
As Jackson Yee drew nearer to Liu Chunhe, their hearts began to face all the suffering and pain together.
During the café scene where Liu Chunhe calls out the menu items, the crew in front of the monitors fell silent. Diana Lin, who played the grandmother, shed tears. From the moment they met, people had remarked on how much they resembled each other, and their connection quickly felt familiar and intimate. Lin constantly affirmed Jackson Yee's performance.
Challenges in life and acting are never insurmountable. If there's difficulty, add an extra "fatty intestine"—and this "fatty intestine" was ultimately brought to Jackson Yee by the crew. He still remembers that clever, subtle moment on set:"I think the moment I truly entered Liu Chunhe's world actually came from the atmosphere on set and the way everyone treated me. When we worked together, their gaze was no longer about watching someone perform or observing something out of curiosity. Instead, they began to see my performance—and the states I was in afterward—as something ordinary, as part of daily life. That made me feel extremely comfortable. In that environment, I started to believe in myself more and more. I was Liu Chunhe. I was this character." Within this family-like crew, Jackson Yee felt love and care.
Liu Chunhe's search for self-worth, his longing for love, and his attitude toward the world gradually took shape, flowing into Jackson Yee's body. He has always been someone who works relentlessly, and perhaps that made it easier for him to empathize with a character who is also striving so hard. In the film, Liu Chunhe goes to an after-school tutoring center for a teaching interview and explains the poem Moss by Qing-dynasty poet Yuan Mei to a group of children. From this poem, Jackson Yee spoke about his understanding of the title Big World (Chinese tile means little me).
"First of all, 'little me' refers to the physical condition of this kind of character and their place in society. At the same time, it also serves as a metaphor for most ordinary people in this world. Every one of our small selves should possess a spirit of resilience and refusal to give in when faced with adversity." As he said this, Jackson Yee lifted his head, as if emerging from a brave dream.
Gongsu, the real-life inspiration behind Big World, shared a photo of the signed Liu Yanfen album Jackson Yee gave him. After Jackson Yee won Best Actor, Gongsu even made a trip to the film’s shooting site as a unique gesture of celebration. #bigworld#jacksonyee#易烊千玺
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Interviews after Golden Rooster Win — Jackson shares his thoughts on the character Liu Chunhe and his thoughts about the crew
When it comes to choosing roles, Jackson Yee has always leaned toward the unconventional. "Deep down, I've always longed for roles like this, rare and unrepeatable. But I didn't want to say it, didn't want to tell anyone. Before Big World was released, I even thought, maybe we shouldn't put my name on it. Audiences might just think the actor looks like Jackson Yee," he said, turning his head and smiling.
Before officially joining the set, he didn't worry too much about whether he could bring Liu Chunhe to life. "If I were to talk about worries… there weren't many. It wasn't until I got on set that I realized I might have taken this role with nothing but blind confidence. I thought, with all the body practice and attention to detail I've done, I should be able to handle it. But when I actually started, I realized just how difficult it really was.”
At first, like most people, Jackson Yee didn't know that most individuals with cerebral palsy have normal awareness and cognition. In the documentary Big World, the real-life cerebral palsy patient Gong Su was pushed to the set by his mother. Jackson Yee lay on the hospital bed, smiling shyly at him, and they exchanged a tentative, awkward interaction. After filming, they hugged and took a photo together.
Beyond muscle spasms and physical exhaustion, the hardest part was becoming that person—bridging the gap from "like" to "being." To achieve this, Jackson Yee began losing weight and reducing body fat. In his room, he repeatedly practiced in front of the mirror, training his muscles into a state of "resistant relaxation" and mastering the outwardly rotated, swaying gait… When all these details merge into daily life, perhaps the result will eventually emerge.
"Every time I step on set, I feel an urge to dig deeply into the character's psychological layers. If I don't reach the depth where I truly understand the character, I feel a sense of regret—I feel it's not enough, not satisfying enough." Jackson Yee said. Guided by this belief, he gradually drew closer to Liu Chunhe.
For him, the most unforgettable scene was the one with the nougat. Even now, thinking back, it still makes him nervous, his heart racing: "A scene like that, you can only attempt once or twice. If it doesn't work, you might have to rest three or four days before continuing." It was the moment Liu Chunhe was closest to death, when his memories traveled back to a sunny afternoon years ago. Liu Chunhe crouched in a small suitcase, overhearing his parents say, "If we can't find him, can our lives be a little better?"
As Jackson Yee drew nearer to Liu Chunhe, their hearts began to face all the suffering and pain together.
During the café scene where Liu Chunhe calls out the menu items, the crew in front of the monitors fell silent. Diana Lin, who played the grandmother, shed tears. From the moment they met, people had remarked on how much they resembled each other, and their connection quickly felt familiar and intimate. Lin constantly affirmed Jackson Yee's performance.
Challenges in life and acting are never insurmountable. If there's difficulty, add an extra "fatty intestine"—and this "fatty intestine" was ultimately brought to Jackson Yee by the crew. He still remembers that clever, subtle moment on set:"I think the moment I truly entered Liu Chunhe's world actually came from the atmosphere on set and the way everyone treated me. When we worked together, their gaze was no longer about watching someone perform or observing something out of curiosity. Instead, they began to see my performance—and the states I was in afterward—as something ordinary, as part of daily life. That made me feel extremely comfortable. In that environment, I started to believe in myself more and more. I was Liu Chunhe. I was this character." Within this family-like crew, Jackson Yee felt love and care.
Liu Chunhe's search for self-worth, his longing for love, and his attitude toward the world gradually took shape, flowing into Jackson Yee's body. He has always been someone who works relentlessly, and perhaps that made it easier for him to empathize with a character who is also striving so hard. In the film, Liu Chunhe goes to an after-school tutoring center for a teaching interview and explains the poem Moss by Qing-dynasty poet Yuan Mei to a group of children. From this poem, Jackson Yee spoke about his understanding of the title Big World (Chinese tile means little me).
"First of all, 'little me' refers to the physical condition of this kind of character and their place in society. At the same time, it also serves as a metaphor for most ordinary people in this world. Every one of our small selves should possess a spirit of resilience and refusal to give in when faced with adversity." As he said this, Jackson Yee lifted his head, as if emerging from a brave dream.
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Gongsu, the real-life inspiration behind Big World, shared a photo of the signed Liu Yanfen album Jackson Yee gave him. After Jackson Yee won Best Actor, Gongsu even made a trip to the film’s shooting site as a unique gesture of celebration.
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