The 30-minute childbirth process at the beginning of this movie is very bold and successful. This scene lays almost all the foundation for the subsequent plot, such as the originally very loving relationship between Masha and Sean, Masha's delicate, stoic and rational character , and then because of the complete pain, effort, and hope that the audience has experienced with her, they are more able to empathize with her subsequent pain after losing her child—not just heartbreak, but the rupture of all intimacy.
When a woman loses a child, everyone says she should be the one who needs the most pain and support, and probably thinks she's doing it, but the movie tells us that's not the case, she not only doesn't understand, she doesn't have the space to deal with herself The trauma, the degree, manner, duration, and scope of her pain are all required. She has no right to decide the name on the child's tombstone, she has no right to dispose of the child's body, her mother blames her for not being strong enough, her heartbreak is the reason why the closest person betrays her, everyone wants to find a solution for this matter A responsible party then starts a new life without caring what the real party Masha thinks.
Aside from the very violent childbirth scene at the beginning, another very violent scene in the film is when Sean forces Masha to have sex. The family atmosphere shrouded in the shadow of losing a child is very depressing. For this reason, Sean hopes to relieve his pain by having sex with Masha, and treats her rudely regardless of Masha's emotions. The last man ran out and cried, and the man was so selfish, violent, and indifferent when he was in pain. Masha's performance is forbearance. She may hope to help Sean as much as possible, and may feel that it is her responsibility to improve the family atmosphere. In short, she is still willing to cooperate with the man when she is being violently treated, and even said sorry before Sean slammed the door and left. . I don't know how many men who watch this episode don't sympathize with Sean's pain and realize that Masha was raped. In the process of being raped, Masha tried her best to understand and tolerate Sean. This may be the discipline of this society for women. The responsibility of being a wife is far higher than caring about her own feelings. By contrast, Sean is more concerned with himself when dealing with his painful emotions, so he uses violence against Masha and betrayal of his family as an outlet.
I don't really like the way the movie ends, I don't like Masha's conciliatory smile during her final court submissions, I don't like her wearing the hat Sean left behind as a reconciliation of his betrayal, and I don't like her relationship with her mother Reconciliation, I especially don't like that women always end up reconciling with all kinds of hurts and then finding peace.
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