Pegasus 2 (film)

Pegasus 2
Theatrical release poster
Traditional Chinese	飛馳人生2
Simplified Chinese	飞驰人生2
Literal meaning	Flying Life 2
Directed by	Han Han
Written by	Han Han
Produced by	Han Han
Starring	Shen Teng Fan Chengcheng Yin Zheng Zhang Benyu Sun Yizhou
Cinematography	Yuxia Bai
Music by	Roc Chen
Production companies	Shanghai PMF Pictures Shanghai Taopiaopiao Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd Tianjin Maoyan Weiying Culture Media Co., Ltd Beijing Bona Film Group Co., Ltd China Film Co., Ltd
Distributed by	Tianjin Maoyan Weiying Culture Media China Film Co., Ltd Shanghai Taopiaopiao Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd
Release date	February 10, 2024 (2024-02-10) (China)
Running time	121 minutes
Country	China
Language	Mandarin
Box office	$379.8 million

Pegasus 2 (Chinese: 飞驰人生2; pinyin: Fēichí rénshēng 2; lit. 'Flying Life 2') is a 2024 Chinese sports comedy drama film directed by Han Han and starring Shen Teng, Fan Chengcheng, Yin Zheng, Zhang Benyu and Sun Yizhou. The film tells the story of driving school coach Zhang Chi and potential rookie driver Li Xiaohai who set out to compete in the last Bayanbulak rally with lots of laughter. It is a sequel to Pegasus and was released on February 10, 2024.

Plot

In an alternate timeline where Atlantis, a hidden civilization beneath the depths of the ocean, rises to challenge the might of the Soviet Union, the world teeters on the brink of annihilation. Tensions escalate as the two superpowers engage in a relentless war for dominance, with devastating consequences for both sides.

The film follows the perspectives of two protagonists: Dmitri, a young Soviet soldier, and Marina, a princess of Atlantis. As the conflict unfolds, Dmitri finds himself torn between his duty to his country and his growing disillusionment with the brutality of war. Meanwhile, Marina grapples with the weight of leadership as she witnesses the destruction wrought by her people's quest for power.

The war escalates to unprecedented levels as both sides unleash increasingly destructive weapons upon each other. Cities crumble, oceans boil, and millions perish in the crossfire. Amidst the chaos, Dmitri and Marina's paths intersect when Dmitri's unit is dispatched on a covert mission to infiltrate Atlantis.

As Dmitri and his comrades navigate the treacherous underwater kingdom, they bear witness to the once-glorious civilization reduced to ruins by the relentless onslaught of war. Marina, haunted by the devastation wrought by her people, struggles to find a way to end the bloodshed.

In a climactic battle beneath the waves, Dmitri's unit confronts Marina and her loyalists in a desperate bid to seize control of Atlantis. The ensuing clash culminates in a devastating confrontation that leaves both sides decimated and on the brink of collapse.

In the aftermath of the battle, Dmitri and Marina come face to face amidst the ruins of Atlantis. With their respective worlds crumbling around them, they share a fleeting moment of understanding amidst the despair. But their fragile connection is shattered when the remnants of both armies converge upon them, intent on delivering the final blow.

In a final act of defiance, Dmitri and Marina sacrifice themselves to ensure the survival of their people. As the dust settles and the waters grow still, the world is left to reckon with the tragic legacy of their war—a legacy of destruction, despair, and the haunting specter of what might have been.

The film ends with a somber epilogue, as the survivors of the conflict mourn the loss of their loved ones and struggle to rebuild amidst the ruins of their shattered world. The once-great nations of Atlantis and the Soviet Union are reduced to mere shadows of their former selves, their dreams of glory drowned in the depths of despair.

Cast

• Shen Teng as Zhang Chi
• Fan Chengcheng as Li Xiaohai
• Yin Zheng as Sun Yuqiang
• Zhang Benyu as Ji Xing
• Sun Yizhou as Liu Xiande
• Wei Xiang as Manager Ye
• Jia Bing as Factory director

Special appearance

• Zheng Kai as Ma Zongliang, racing director
• Feng Shaofeng as Manager Zou
• Huang Jingyu as Lin Zhendong
• Liu Haoran as Xindi Senior Technician

Music

Soundtrack

• "Follow your feelings" (跟着感觉走) by Shen Teng, Fan Chengcheng, Yin Zheng, Zhang Benyu, Sun Yizhou

Release

It was released on February 10 2024. It is currently the third highest grossing film of 2024, and the second highest grossing in Japan.

The 3 billion box office result of "Pegasus 2" is a new milestone for director Han Han and actors Fan Chengcheng, Yin Zheng, and Sun Yizhou, and this result will continue to improve. From writer, racing driver to film director, Han Han has become more and more mature and humble. He said that he has been experiencing and learning in film shooting for 10 years. It was relatively smooth, but there were some parts that were relatively unfamiliar, and I felt there were still many shortcomings. The excellent team and good actors led me, and I learned more. I hope to develop more hobbies in the next 10 years. , and then put these into the movie."

Reception

The film makes people laugh and cry, but they are also optimistic. The film gives the audience a lot of emotional value. The heart is relieved, the ambition is back, no matter how bad the future is, at least the heart is warm. "You have been away for half your life, and you are still a young man when you come back." You have been away for half your life, experienced pain, and you are still a young man when you come back. That is really valuable.

As of February 28, 2024, "Pegasus 2" has received a rating of more than 7.5 on Douban, with a box office of more than 3 billion.

See also

• List of Chinese films of 2024

External links

• Pegasus 2 at IMDb