The director wants us to objectively observe how this family has gone from the upper-class "torrent bravely" to a disintegrated state that is not as good as a poor family. It reminds me that while watching this film, what I feel most is the straightforward and naked realism of human nature.
I think the performance is wonderful, realistic, and real. Several examples of victims are presented in the tone of a third party and presented in black and white images. There are also portraits of the male protagonist composed of black and white photos of the victims; the suicidal son’s messages over and over again, caused by the fluctuation of the blinds. The rapid switching between light and darkness; the male protagonist’s various conjectures after drinking drugs that he wants to sleep to death and the switching of the sad soprano on TV; the mother’s joyful tone and sudden suddenness after receiving a phone call from her son who has not been in touch for a long time The wailing that came, the broken wine glass, and the picture of the cigarette at the time; it is worth mentioning the soundtrack of the film, which is great
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