And that's very true. I experienced that during my numerous out of town work without my partner of 30 years and it takes me a bit of time to sleep. Moreso with newly married couple Ben and George who are pushed to separately live with their friends and relatives due to financial difficulties. George was fired from work because the "bishop wasn't happy".
So what do I like about the film:
a. It's subtle yet so powerful. There are quiet scenes that evoke so much complex emotions. Like when George pauses to think while tutoring a student. Or when George missing Ben, goes at his place one night and hugs him while sobbing. Or when Joey breaks down at the stairway near the end. These are moments that kinda grip you and make you feel what they are feeling.
b. I'd like the director showing us slices on stages of life rather than highlights. Like not showing the actual accident or death scene. Making it less melodramatic but still powerful.
c. Love the Chopin music which goes with the flow of the scenes. And you can't go wrong with Chopin.
d. The complex interplay on living with relatives and friends.
e. And most of all, the natural acting between the leads. Looks like they are a real couple who lived together for many years.
No political agenda here. Just a memento of real love between two individuals.
So what do I like about the film:
a. It's subtle yet so powerful. There are quiet scenes that evoke so much complex emotions. Like when George pauses to think while tutoring a student. Or when George missing Ben, goes at his place one night and hugs him while sobbing. Or when Joey breaks down at the stairway near the end. These are moments that kinda grip you and make you feel what they are feeling.
b. I'd like the director showing us slices on stages of life rather than highlights. Like not showing the actual accident or death scene. Making it less melodramatic but still powerful.
c. Love the Chopin music which goes with the flow of the scenes. And you can't go wrong with Chopin.
d. The complex interplay on living with relatives and friends.
e. And most of all, the natural acting between the leads. Looks like they are a real couple who lived together for many years.
No political agenda here. Just a memento of real love between two individuals.