This is such a strong representation of what an abusive relationship is. In order to create this dynamic, we need TWO people: one that surrenders themselves to avoid the other leaving, and the person who gladly takes and crushes the other's self esteem. It just was soul-crushing to watch Charlie feeding from her mother's insecurities and lack of self respect to just amplify them in her relationship with Sarah and leading to the eventual tragic ending of the movie. She learned she musn't speak, she must always keep "forgiving" this toxic person and do everything to keep them with you. Sarah, on the other hand, has always been physically abused, and psychology shows how easily the cycle of violence continues. She then uses Charlie to make her feel like trash, just like she has felt all her life.
I honestly thought initially this was going to be a romantic film, and oh man, how dark it turned!!! But it is an excellent film. This should be played on schools, and be analyzed, so teenagers understand how abuse is never right, how big is the role of your upbringing is and what could happen if you never speak up for yourself. It's just incredibly graphical.
I honestly thought initially this was going to be a romantic film, and oh man, how dark it turned!!! But it is an excellent film. This should be played on schools, and be analyzed, so teenagers understand how abuse is never right, how big is the role of your upbringing is and what could happen if you never speak up for yourself. It's just incredibly graphical.