Suicide is not allowed and encouraged at all levels. People who commit suicide are usually regarded as people with brain problems or losers in real life, and their death is shameful. "Sleep in the Deep" is undoubtedly an ode to suicide. It perfectly illustrates the hardly discussed issue of "a person is a right to live, not an obligation."
It's not that Raymond doesn't love life, nor does he disrespect life, on the contrary. After 28 years of sickness, he believes, "It is a shame to live like me." He hopes to live with dignity. If not, he must die with dignity. He needs someone to help him die, but he can't find it, no one will do it. If you love Raymond, let him die. This paradox makes the film challenge ethics and morality. Of course, it is not allowed by law.
There is a section in the film. At that time, Hu Liya fell to the ground because of a sudden illness, and Raymond, who had fallen in love with him, was helpless because he could not move for half a step. He shouted Hu Liya's name in despair. At this time, the film gave him eyes A close-up, that is a ball of fire gradually extinguishing. Raymond is a poet, he can't bear that he just asks but never pays, and he is destined to always be like this. Every day he lives, he owes debts to his loved ones, even though they have never said so, it is indeed a torment.
Although the film discusses death, it is very sunny. Raymond’s charming smile and funny ridicule dispel the gloom in the subject.
Death, as Raymond said, is like swimming in the water. Of course, this is his imagination. However, since no one has ever seen death, why must I imagine this thing so terrifying?
It is said that this is based on a case of euthanasia. If a vote is required, I am in favor of euthanasia.
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