A good film about love, self and humanity

Jaylon 2022-01-09 08:02:30

The first time I saw this film, I was attracted by its Taiwanese name-True Love is receiving letters. But in fact, the original name is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. As the film said at the end of the writing, the literal translation seems awkward. Although the theme of the film is love, it is not limited to love. It is more of a discussion of human nature and the pursuit of the true self. Although it feels a bit abrupt in some places, overall I think it is a movie worth watching. .

The background of the story is the United Kingdom during World War II and a small island occupied by the Germans. It revolves around the British writer Juliet and the residents of the island. The story happened at the time when the island was just beginning to be rebuilt, under the surface peace. Everyone will have some trauma in their hearts, and it is the sense of trauma brought about by this war that closely connects Juliet and these residents, thus triggering a series of stories.

Every character in the story has a very distinct personality, so I want to write down my feelings briefly.

The protagonist Juliet, a lady with a simple personality, a principled, and a passion for writing, but because she lost her parents during World War II, she has been immersed in pain, and this pain is incomprehensible to others. I thought maybe it was her and Mark. The fundamental reason for not being able to be together in the end, and the reason why she was able to be with Dawsey in the end, may be that both of them have experienced the pain of losing a loved one. As Juliet said to Dawsey, you and I seem to be old friends who haven't been masked for a long time, and the communication between us doesn't need much explanation. (Maybe this is the essence of true love, no need to say more, you know me and I know you)

The protagonist Dawsey, a strong, silent and affectionate farmer, adopted the child of a woman he loved before. Even if he knew that the woman did not love him, he always blamed himself for failing to stop Elizabeth from going out to save the little one that night. Boy, this may be his heart knot in this life, but I think it was too quick to untie the knot and the process of falling in love with Juliet, but it still made me feel a little lacking.

As for the others, I won’t go into details. Amelia is a tragic woman. She suffered too much in the war. Not only did she lose her husband and daughter, but she also lost Elizabeth, who she regarded as her daughter. At an older age, she still said that I still understand nothing. The war is too cruel and ruthless; Isola is hardworking and sincere, with a little timid personality, but full of fantasies about love. I still remember when she was talking about love with Juliet, the moment Tears filled my eyes;...

On the whole, this is a good romance film, and it also has a certain degree of discussion on human nature. From beginning to end, the line of reading runs through and gradually deepens. This also made me unable to help but reflect. In that environment, almost everyone in foreigners maintains a strong love for reading, and the pursuit of love and the pursuit of true self have not stopped. In comparison, we Is it a bit too eager for quick success?

It took an hour to write down my own feelings, and I went through the movie again. It is the first time to write, if you have any inappropriate or different ideas, welcome to exchange~~

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  • Braulio 2022-04-24 07:01:17

    Guernsey is a beautiful place. Love stories are actually a bit inconsistent in such dramas. It is better to tell more stories about ordinary people and spiritual food under the haze of war.

  • Leonel 2022-04-24 07:01:17

    Good first half of the story. . . Especially the part of Elizabeth, the back collapsed so much that I couldn't bear to look directly at it. . . The writer just abandoned the fiancé who just got engaged 5 minutes ago and fell in love with the farmer who raised pigs. He didn't know who he was hacking. . . And the last Easter egg is a bit of a literature club. . . Woolf cried. . .

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society quotes

  • Juliet Ashton: [Writing] Dear Mr. Adams, I am so pleased your letter found me and that my book found you. Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instincts in books that brings them to their perfect readers. How delightful if that were true.

  • Sidney Stark: We have to write about them.

    Juliet Ashton: I can't. I promised I wouldn't.

    Sidney Stark: I realize that Juliet. But this is your story to tell. As sure as I am sitting here. And you will not be right until you do... Now, Elizabeth for better or worse, couldn't help but follow her heart. You must do the same.

    Juliet Ashton: I am afraid. What if I am not a good enough writer?

    Sidney Stark: She doubts. She doesn't believe. She craves being taken seriously, but then, she won't do that for herself.