ZhouYanRan:
Anyone who has not seen Maurice should check it out, although the ending is bittersweet. I didn’t consider it so bad but it came out in an era of ”bury the gays” so I was just happy no one died. It was a low bar. But it is an absolutely gorgeous film.dora:
i was thinking about whether it was the first gay romance I ever saw and im not sure. Ang Lee’s original version of The Wedding Banquet (1993) may have been the first. That is actually a HE and very sweet. Watch that too!
Maurice is truly a stunning film! I think the ending was fitting for it. Although bittersweet yes. I wish we could get rid of the "bury the gays" trope. It's very old-fashioned.
Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely check it out. Brokeback Mountain from Ang Lee is my all-time favorite movie <3
Our Youth is my favoriteBenizakura:
Yes! This series has become my second favorite of the year. The writing was executed so beautifully that it truly tugged at my heartstrings. Haruki's character, along with the way those around him interact and perceive him, was portrayed in such a profoundly emotional manner that I haven't felt this connected to a character in quite some time. I find myself completely captivated by the acts of kindness and the love language that Jin reciprocates towards Haruki.
This series excels in highlighting the darker aspects of societal expectations , abuse, social isolation: and the immense pressure individuals face to conform to these expectations, even when they conflict with their true desires. Both characters experienced remarkable development throughout the story, and the film created at the end, based on their journey, would undoubtedly be a short film I would cherish in real life.
The special episode that followed the series added even more layers to their relationship, enriching the narrative even further. I was utterly enamored with it and found myself wishing it would never conclude. I am certain this is a series I will revisit time and again, even with the challenging scenes depicting child abuse; despite that, this series was truly exceptional.
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