very deep, straight to the soul
The two are the light of mutual redemption, shining into each other's lives. Russell gave Glen back love and trust, and Glen taught Russell to be brave and proud. In this extravagant one-night stand, no one said "I love you", but love is everywhere. From Glen's turning back and standing on the trail, to Russell's new shoes. From that one kiss to the murmur after the incident in the middle of the night. Love condensed into every minute and second of two days.
Russell is like a big, gentle dog who looks at you gently, listens to you, talks to you softly, and doesn't yell even when there is disagreement. After meeting Glen, he showed his brave side. He'd kiss Glen at the window, he'd kiss Glen goodbye on the train platform, and he'd give him a fierce look when he was insulted.
But none of that left Glen. He longed for a wider world. On the platform, "I love you" was clearly rolling in his throat, but he couldn't blurt out. He was afraid that he would never be able to escape this homophobic land again.
The film ended, leaving Russell a lonely figure in the lights of thousands of homes at night, leaving Russell alone to greet the swimming pool and the two-point-one-line life of the home. Day after day, year after year, there may be one night stand after another, but there may never be another Glen.
I've always believed that every story is unique in its own way, and there's no need for every movie to be compared to a great previous work. A good story directly hits the softness of a person's heart and becomes an axe to the frozen sea inside.
Just start from the beginning when you saw me, and keep me with the tape in your memory.
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