Lola and her daughter, Susie, because of the mother's focus on her career and the lack of communication with her daughter, led to the tragedy of two mothers and daughters loving a man at the same time; and another pair of black mothers and daughters they met at the beach had a different story. The mother, Annie, is sad and conflicted because her mixed-race daughter has always refused to admit that she is black, but Annie, a kind woman, has always been waiting for her daughter's return, but she is not willing to support her son.
Imitation of Life movie plot
2022-06-21 14:09
Extended Reading
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Guido 2022-06-21 18:49:57
Everyone in Seck's last melodrama masterpiece is trying to imitate the ideal of life, some wanting autonomy, some freedom, some love, and some saintly devotion And endure, eventually have to realize the falsehood of this pursuit. Likewise, Seck's films are always about the surface, like diamonds falling in front of his audience. But he used this pretentious surface to create a three-dimensional effect, and every sentence contained a pun. Therefore, we can see quite penetrating structural criticism in his films, as well as his kindness and persistence to human beings behind this criticism.
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Rozella 2022-06-21 21:27:32
@filmoteca It's really how the plot can be as pompous as the acting is, and of course there are a few scenes that are quite touching. What is quite interesting is that this film belongs to women entirely, almost all male characters are paper pieces full of stereotypes, and the male protagonist even retreats into a "vase" existence, which is very intriguing.
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Lora Meredith: Now, just a moment, young lady! It's only because of my ambition that you've had the best of everything. And that's a solid achievement that any mother can be proud of!
Susie, age 16: [tearfully] And how about a mother's love?
Lora Meredith: LOVE? But you've always had that!
Susie, age 16: Yes, by telephone, by postcard, by magazine interviews... you've given me everything... but yourself!
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Annie: Miss Lora, we just come from a place where... where my color deviled my baby. Now, anything here has gotta be better.