"the danish girl"

it's a monday and bee had left for another business trip. this time it is to taipei.

and i decided to catch the movie "the danish girl". it was powerful show. lots of thoughts before, during and after watching the show. i noted most reviews and commentaries had focused on lili (and rightfully so) and her struggles amidst the unenlightened times of the early-20th century. what moved me was the love the wife had for him. she supported him as he transitioned, subsequently lived the life of a lesbian (at least what is perceived by people) until he finally died. so in a way, she "came out" as he transitioned. as a gay person who had come out, i can imagine and appreciate the emotions and mental struggles she went through as she "came out". yet, she was straight. i did a little research after the show and learnt that she got married after lili died and later died a penniless person after being cheated of all her monies by her new husband. my heart goes out to her. they should have made a show about her! anyway, back to the show. the sceneries were really beautiful and i was so awed by the last few scenes where it showed the pictures he painted come to life. and the symbolic nature of how the scarf flew... free at last.

enjoyed the show lots.