The storyline is just a bit too slow and sad for my liking. It’s a tribute for mothers, but three tragic stories of three mums in three generations? Grandma was an actress who fell in love with her boss- who forced an abortion when things went awry and fled after embezzling the company’s funds. Mother adopted a child when she was found to be incapable of conceiving, but her insecurity and fear of losing her husband finally forced both of them on the path of no return. And Daughter was left to her own devices when her husband went abroad to study and decided to not return.
What am I left to conclude- that most men are jerks and women have formidable strength? I will concede that these stories would be more surreal in this fallen world than those feel-good happy endings. Then, this once again gives me much hope in relationships between men and women today. Of course, the strength of the effeminate sex, their (or should I say our :p) willingness & courage to love despite the costs, and their self-sacrificing spirit is much celebrated in this movie- kudos to the producers!
My constant gripe with such movies that are a tat too bleakly real- what is wrong with some nuances of feel-good element? We live in and know how hard and cold this world is, is it a crime to give a little hope and put a little smile on the faces of the audience? My policy for movies- education & entertainment/inspiration. Surely the realistic plot will give the former, how about a good ending to satisfy the latter? Of course “a good ending” is subjective.
Lest you should start worrying that I have crossed over to the “total dejection with relationships” side. Heh, don worry the Christian knows where her hope lies. After all that has happened and conversations with people, I started having doubts about what truly matters in relationships. Yes, I may have blundered a little, who hasn’t? But do I really know what I want- and if what I want is realistic & right at all? Many insist that we do not really know what we want, every experience only serves to highlight to us what we do not want. Hmm… yes and no I’d say- we need both!
It is just amazing that He ended my evening with reading Al Hsu’s The Single Issue. As Al puts it “A far higher dream is to craft together a life of service to God and love for Christ” (Chapter 8- Rethinking Romance, pg 164) Thank you for letting me know that it is not too absurd a dream I have. It means so so much.
So to answer all your questions on what I really want- think there is no better way to put it. To fulfill the dream above with the one He has knitted my heart with. And of course the journey there takes loads more sensible consideration (like compatibility issues) and hard work (commitment) as I have learnt.
That however remains a dream till He brings it to pass according to His will (if He graciously would) and timing. Till then, i shall work hard at contentment in singleness :)
How did I get here with Jasmine Women? Heh… Anyhow, the movie’s still a sincere production and the pretty good acting makes it worth a watch.
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