"A romantic drama set in 1920s Paris, where the son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love."
I love this movie.
At first I was just attracted by the 20s luxury dresses, and that old but elegant woman, Lea. But when I finished the whole movie, I found she was actually so irresistible.
I hope I could be a woman like Lea. Even she was already 50 years old when she met beautiful 19-year-old Cheri. Even Cheri left her and marrried a rich young lady after they had spent 6 years together, even Lea resigned herself to a lonely old age after Cheri's suicide. I still want to be Lea.
In some way, women are always born with desolation.
And everytime, when Cheri call her "Naunou", with pouting prettily with shame. I was thinking, no matter what would happen to Lea, it's worth it.
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As for why I love and respect this woman so much, here is my favorite part of the whole movie and it will explain this.
Before the break up Lea said such words to Cheri.
“You came back here and you found an old woman. Yes, you found an old woman.
(Cheri cried softly)
Don 't cry. Why are you crying? I'm so grateful to you. Were you really in love with me? Did you really think I was such a good person? If I'd been a truly good person, I'd have made a man of you instead of thinking of nothing but your pleasure and my happiness.
I wouldn't have kept you all to myself. Look at me. You're right. The qualities you lack I expect it is my fault. But 30 years of easy living does make you very vulnerable. So no, I never did talk to you about the future.
Forgive me. I loved you as if we were going to die at the same day. I carried you in my heart for such a long time. I forgot, you're going to have to carry your own burdens ––A young wife, perhaps even a child––and so you're going to suffer. You're going to miss me and you're going to have to try to find enough wisdom and tolerance, not to cause suffering to others .
The thing is, now you've had a taste of youth, it's never satisfying, but you'll always want to go back for more.
You must go. I love you, but it's too late. So get dressed and go away now."
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