story of letterhead

Peggie 2022-04-21 09:03:08

It's a terrifying story of pretending to be affectionate, like the man in the story, always affectionate and doing the most disgusting things. The film cleverly approaches the truth of the story from an unusual angle. In fact, victims of sexual assault often try to beautify their memories and comfort themselves: we are lovers, just doing what a lover would do, he loved me... All the people in the memories in the film have a splendid look Smiley face, all the smiley faces are so unreal when you look closely, where is the good memory? Clearly a real nightmare. Lin Yihan should be the Taiwan version of "Letterhead Story", but the oriental culture is more harsh on women, Lin Yihan has always fought alone, even her mother has not given her support and comfort, and she is deeply lonely until death. This is the general status quo of sexual assault victims, and this is why sexual assault is concealed. The victim does not know that he is a victim, and even takes the initiative to cover up the truth. No one wants to believe it if they have the courage to say it. It is very possible Even if he overcame many difficulties and was successfully convicted, it is very likely that within a few years, the wicked would leave the prison and move on to another place, and the victim would have to bear the cross of shame and continue to walk alone for the rest of his life. All of the above are like invisible hands that cover the mouths of the victims, and one victim after another disappears on the 6th floor of Regent...

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  • Lloyd 2022-03-26 09:01:12

    Even without the burden of the director's own experience, this will still be an emotional film, and the characters in it are delicate and sensitive. The film uses letters to connect the past and the present in time and space, uncovering the traumatic memories of the victims layer by layer. In this process, the director reveals mature drama and narrative skills. What is slightly lacking is that the motives of the event are unclear. Whether it is shooting characters or talking about social hotspots, it fails to ideally see tension. ★★★

  • Demario 2022-04-24 07:01:22

    Childhood shadows can be a lifetime nightmare. In this film, I applaud the director's courage to adapt the story with his own experience. Child sexual abuse obviously exists, but it is beautified by the perpetrator with the bright concept of love. The truth buried in memory is getting closer to reality layer by layer, which is really distressing.

The Tale quotes

  • Jennifer: Don't you think it's a little cult-like? I mean, I didn't think it at the time, but now in retrospect? You know, the whole group thing. Worshiping pain, endurance, it's a bit religious, don't you think?

    Mrs. G: Really... really, Jenny?... I expected so much more of you.

  • Jenny at 13: I'm the hero of this story, NOT the victim. They fell apart, I didn't.