After watching this film, I can't help but get in touch with similar movies I've seen before, namely "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005 and "Weekend Time" in 2011. The former reflects a similar closed environment and cruel social reality, while the latter corresponds to the inadvertent warmth and bondage in "Dark Light".
In terms of details, the plot of the execution of comrades in "Brokeback Mountain" is also presented in this film, as if it was a bludgeon, reminding the audience what kind of crisis actually lies behind the warmth of the two male protagonists. The similarities also include the character differences between the two male protagonists. There is a sharp difference between the extroverted and talkative cowboy Jack and the introverted and delicate Ennis. In this film, we see the mature and rational lawyer Roy and the young and sensual student Ni. Mo. Under such conditions, there will not be too few contradictions. What's more, in this film, due to the completely different social environment, Nemo has been under tremendous pressure as a comrade alone for a long time, and Roy has no worries for a long time, which aggravated the contradiction to a certain extent.
On the other hand, the feelings in "Dark Light" are similar to those in "Weekend Time". They have always been warming up slowly and never rushed. This not only dissipates the abrupt feelings of feelings between the protagonists, but also makes the audience indulge like frogs in warm water. Can't extricate himself from such warmth. Relaxed conversation outside the bar after the first encounter, fear of relying on the shoulders of lovers because of the loss of knowing that a friend was executed, intimacy in the morning, dialogue in the bathroom, backlit camera, confession to each other in the swimming pool, learning that it is difficult to obtain residence The comfort to the lovers during the testimony...all of these show that the director and the actors are very good at handling this kind of plain love, not deliberately, not pretentious, like any happy couple in life.
Among the emotional lines of this film, the most touching thing is actually Nemo's changes. From being slightly lonely at the beginning of the movie in a gay nightclub, to the happiness of meeting Roy and loving each other. This happiness comes too suddenly, so it is destined to not be so simple. As a result, it was gradually filled with loss and hopelessness. In the end, hope was shattered and fled alone. This is a short story, but the moment I followed the protagonist with a smile, the moment I was afraid. Of course, in addition to Nemo wishing to be desperate for love, we also saw that Roy realized when he was sober that he could not do without Nemo, and then took risks and arranged everything for him, which was really moving. And what brings this effect, in addition to the emotion itself, is the contrast of the film's social environment.
As we all know, many countries or regions in the world are harsh on homosexuality, with African countries being the most serious. According to news reports, "At present, except in some countries such as South Africa, homosexuality is taboo in most African countries. Among 54 countries in Africa, homosexuality is illegal in 38 countries. In these countries, few people dare to dare. Publicly declare that they are gay because they fear that they will be sent to jail, violently beaten or lose their job. There are still millions of people living in countries that declare homosexuality illegal, and there are still five countries and two regions with legislation It is stipulated that homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty. Even in countries where homosexuality is legal, many countries do not allow same-sex marriage or set a lower legal age." In most European and American countries, homosexuality is basically legal and even has the right to partner and marriage. . Through a distribution map, we can also intuitively see that the legalization of homosexuality has a great positive correlation with the civilization of a country or region.
Therefore, people living in the celestial dynasty should be aware of the cruel and harsh social environment outside our country. At the micro level, what we see is that in such an environment, Nemo and Roy overcome numerous obstacles, and love each other even at the cost of freedom and life. Just like Nemo said to Roy: "Now I just want to be with you, nothing else." Also like Roy said to Nemo: "I love you, no matter what happens." And at the macro level On the one hand, what we see is the unfair and even inhuman treatment of countless people living in closed and closed environments. The two male protagonists in the film can be anyone in those environments, and things that are easy for us are out of reach for them. So while cherishing the existing environment, also do something for the opening of this world.
The above is what I think the film wants to express has also been expressed, so the open ending at the end of the film is not important. For those who think it is a comedy ending, reality may not be as good as ideal. For those who think it is a tragic ending, the little hope in their hearts will not be extinguished.
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