I've wanted to watch this movie for a long time, but the life stories of the two leading actors and the intermittent understanding of the story have made me write a peerless be in my heart. I finally finished watching the film last night, and it really has a long aftertaste and was not disappointed. It may be because the precautions have been taken in the early stage, so there is no big emotional ups and downs as expected.
Mike is a tragic figure. He was born of an incestuous brother and mother, was abandoned at a young age (later explained that he killed someone and was sent to a mental hospital), and has narcolepsy. In this way, he can only live on the street and sell his body. spend the day. The broken memories of his childhood are his solace, but also his pain. The gentle mother and his beautiful hut belonged to the rootless wanderer he once belonged to. But such memories also reminded him of his mother's abandonment and the sin of his birth. He murmured "I don't mind where I live" after seeing the postcard from my mother to my brother, which was an inadvertent knife to me. Being at the bottom of society and dealing with people like Bob didn't pollute his heart. No one is not moved by his innocence. I don't think Mike is necessarily gay, he just falls in love with Scott who wakes up in his arms every time he goes to sleep. His time will definitely not be bound by social rules, so although he has low self-esteem and laments that he has not been able to have a normal family and grow into a normal person, he still hugs his knees beside the swaying bonfire in the night and is extremely sincere confided his love to Scott. As for Scott, if Mike is alive, then Scott clearly knows that he will live in his original world, a society with conditions and rules, a three-piece suit must be worn, and a funeral must be a priest. Even in his ludicrous days, he had sex with men for money, not affection. The conditions of his love are limited by gender, and Mike is what his heart wants and what his love wants. He definitely has feelings for Mike. Is it love? I think it's up to him to decide.
Unfortunately, until the end, Mike was also alone, walking on the endless road in Idaho, savoring the taste of the road all his life.
It is worth mentioning that in the deleted clips released later, it was his brother who finally reported Mike to the car. As much as I wish Mike could have a good home, I still prefer the authentic ending. What the audience sees is what it is. What am I seeing? I won't tell you first.
ps: The contrast between river and Keanu's acting skills in this film is also quite strong, with obvious high and low levels. Keanu is already the best among his peers, and he is 6 years older than River, but... enough to see the talent of Phoenix River. Thanks to river for an amazing performance. Thanks to River and Keanu for making Idaho for all.
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