(Written on November 1, 2014)
In 1989, Lawrence was a teacher in a school. His teaching career was smooth, his literary attainment was also good, and his works won awards. And, fall in love with his girlfriend. Suddenly, one day, he confessed to his girlfriend that he wanted to be himself: be a woman. . . When his girlfriend Fred learned that it was very painful, he abandoned the door and talked to his friends. Friends: "He wants to be a woman, what can you do, leave him!"
Because of deep love, even if he couldn't accept it, after struggling, he still returned to Lawrence, accompanied him, encouraged him to be himself, even watched him wear female makeup, and encouraged him when he was timid about taking the first female clothes; When a successful women's clothing is displayed one day, buy a lady's fake and send it to him to celebrate as a souvenir of the first day. Although still a man, Lawrence started to wear women's clothes, and was beaten in the face because of the provocation of women's makeup. Not wanting Fred to worry, he lied about falling down the stairs. But she understands! Breakfast in the cafe, the maid asked various questions, curious about Lawrence's makeup. Finally, Fred, who was worried about Lawrence's wound, broke out and flipped the table: "Stinky! Eight! Mother! Keep your bitch's opinion to yourself! Did you buy a wig for your man?! You are afraid of yours! Is a man worried to die after being beaten up in the street?! Are you me? Get out!" After arguing with the waiter, he broke out completely. He didn't let Lawrence follow him. He rushed home by himself, stripped off to take a shower, and put on a see-through outfit. prom! (absolute catharsis) I met a nice guy at the dance.
A month later, confessed to leaving with Lauren.
Lawrence asked, "How many times?"
Answer: "It's been a month..."
Ask again: "How many times?"
Answer: "One month..."
He continued to ask questions, and finally answered: "Five or six times..."
Lawrence: "Five? Or six? . . . do you love him?"
(Silent)
Lawrence: "Do you love him?"
(Fred hesitates, finally nods)
Lawrence: "Tell me yourself!"
(Thinking that since Lawrence wants to be a woman, he is a friend to Fred. The reason why the two are still together is because Fred loves Lawrence too much and can't let go, and Lawrence also needs the support of his friends. You know, Lawrence really loves Fred even though he wants to be himself)
Years later, Fred moved to another place to get married and have children. It seemed that he was troubled by household chores, but he really loved others. At this time, Lawrence, "he" has become "she". Silently watching Fred's life around her life... After a few gatherings and dispersing, each of them made choices, comprehends, and finally accepted the reality in their love and longing for each other.
At the end of the story, Fred was divorced, still strong with bitterness; Lawrence seemed to gradually become relieved in the lonely life in a person's RV life, and turned his love for Fred into every three years. a visit. . .
After meeting again many years later, in the bar, Lawrence has become very feminine, and Fred also has the calmness, generosity and elegance of a woman of a certain age, and it seems that life is good. But she, in the end, couldn't help but ask: "Do you regret it?" (It can be seen that her expectations, even if it is a lie, hope that Lawrence's answer is: Yes! I regret it! If you lose your price in exchange for your own Pursuit! I regret it!) But, Lawrence, honest answer: no regrets! I wake up every day and see myself who I want to be, very happy! (I think Fred had already guessed Lawrence's answer in his heart. However, there is still a little illusion. Or if he didn't hear Lawrence say it himself, he would not give up. Lawrence has not answered, her eyes are already red, dear Hearing the answer, her disappointed and sad tears rolled down with warmth...)
Even though it is quite regretful and helpless, I understand and agree with Lawrence's decision: before you learn to love others, you must first learn to love yourself. And it only makes sense to be loved when we become who we are.
At the end of the movie, back to the first encounter between the two, on the set, at the tea where the filming ended, Lawrence looked at her, she looked at him, then she turned shyly, looked back at him, he walked towards her, twisted it with a paperclip The shape of her, and approached her...... The most meaningful thing is: Fred, who met for the first time, has short short hair, is wearing a sweater and a dark green jacket, and is very handsome in directing work on the set. tough face...
In the movie, memories and reality intersect, expressing ideology with exaggerated realistic scenes, a really good movie~ I like it!
The original English name of the film is a summary of Lawrence's introduction of his name when we first met: "Laurence, anyway" is more meaningful, at least I think it is: in any case, I am Lawrence, the Lawrence who loves you...
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