[Commentary] On July 20, after nearly half a year of suspension, cinemas in the mainland of China have resumed work. At noon of the same day, the first batch of customers who came to watch the movie was welcomed by the Hunter Hengdian Film City in Guizhou Province. Unlike usual, in the waiting hall of the theater, many disinfection products are placed. After purchasing the tickets, customers need to scan the health QR code and hand in to register personal information, then wear a mask to enter the theater.

  [Explanation] The cinema is welcoming the resumption of work, and the epidemic prevention work cannot always be relaxed. How do viewers watch movies safely? The official pointed out that eating and drinking are prohibited in principle in the cinema, and the audience must wear masks at a distance of more than 1 meter. The reporter noticed that most of the couples who came to watch the movie still wanted to sit across two seats. Many couples said that they were not used to it.

  [Concurrent period] Audience Zhang Mingjie

  It will not be as close and ambiguous as before, I think the prevention and control of the epidemic is of the utmost importance, and I am very official.

  [Same period] Audience Cheng Zhongyan

  When buying movie tickets, I see that the seat numbers are all lined up, and there are two rows in the middle. I think it is a pity, because it is romantic to watch movies together when two people are sitting together. Speaking, sometimes I see the kind of more horrible, or under some circumstances, two people may hold hands.

  [Same period] Audience Du Zihan

  (Previous) Holding hands or holding arms is more intimate. When I just bought the ticket yesterday, I couldn't choose the position next to it. When I looked at it, it was separated by two positions.

  [Commentary] Seeing that the couple is sitting apart, this can make singles on the scene happy, and finally no longer need to be "injured" again.

  [Same period] Audience Liu Yongxin

  After separation, the atmosphere of eating "dog food" will be less. I am single and I don't have to eat "dog food".

  [Same period] Audience Yang Lu

  Everyone's seats are farther apart, which is also safer. Maybe everyone will watch movies very quietly.

  [Same period] Audience Liu Xuewen

  Can't you show love at home? Why show love in the movie theater, now it's cool, no one can show it, watch the movie.

  [Commentary] After eating, watching movies, it has become the best dating method for many couples. Watching the movie, eating popcorn, crying and laughing together, in the eyes of many couples, this is the happiest moment. During the interview, many couples said that during special periods, they must abide by the regulations. Although the distance is separated, it is happiness to watch movies together.

  [Same period] Audience Chu Zhiyao

  The current distance is a little bit far away, but this (viewing movie) feels that it has not changed much, and it is still the same as before, with no major changes. Belonging to that is the separation of distance, but love is still there.

  [Concurrent period] Audience Tao Venture

  It should be something like watching a movie. Two little couples came out and took a hand in hand to eat popcorn and drink milk tea. I felt very happy, and now I feel very unhappy after being separated. But after all, today is the first movie. I think it’s a commemorative thing, so if I choose to watch a movie with her, no matter if she is in front, I am in the back, as long as I can watch the movie with her, I think it is a very happy thing.

  【Explanation】Whether it is the happiness of being single and watching the movie, or the regret of the separation of couples, it is a special time when everyone ushered in a different way of watching movies for the first time in life. In the eyes of the audience, this way has a certain commemorative significance.

  [Same period] The audience Yu Xingwang

  Because of the epidemic, there is no way to stay in the cinema as freely as before, and then there are many restrictions, so I think today is a very meaningful day.

  [Same period] Audience Cheng Zhongyan

  Watching the movie on the first day today, even when the movie theater opened, everyone is actually very excited, that is, (their) first movie in 2020, hurried to come.

  [Concurrent period] Audience Zhang Mingjie

  (I think) I'm quite happy. At least the cinema can resume work. I think it's news worth celebrating.

  (Reporter Yuan Chao Guiyang reports)

Editor in charge: [Li Yuxin]