Is true love just about passion? Or, is it simply a tranquil journey that 2 persons can slowly develop a bond which generates a deep commitment, making both a more responsible person? Is true love sheerly about strong feelings, or is it through simple sharing, one can reach an unwavering light in dark times?
In or about 2016, there was a romance film with soul, charm and style. It is called La La Land (星聲夢裡人). I love it because it is remarkably fulfiling and beautiful!
In La La Land, 2 aspiring artists in Los Angeles: Mia, an actress, and Sebastian, a jazz pianist, fall in love while pursuing their career dreams. Their love faces tough challenges as their careers grow. Finally, the conflict leads to a sad breakup.
Eternity (換乘真愛) should be the great romance movie next to La La Land. It is being released in Hong Kong now.
The movie is about what will happen after we die. After death, there is a transit hub in heaven where the deceased can wait for his or her loved one to come to meet again in order to go to an “eternity zone” which will be full of happiness. Nobody is however allowed to return to the transit hub in any event. Joan Cutler passes away but her 2 husbands are already waiting for her in the transit hub in order for her to choose either of them to go to the eternity zone. One is Luke who is the partner of the 1st marriage and he dies in the Korean War as a dashing soldier. The other man is her second husband Larry, an ordinary man, who has been living with her for 60 years until the year of her death. Will Joan pick Luke, for him that she has passion, or Larry, for him that she has affection?
Passions, great passions, can elevate one’s soul to the highest point! It is like oxygen and flame being together. Joan has a lot of fantasies about Luke. On the other hand, a simple relationship with Larry is very comfortable and warm. Doesn’t love have to be romantic or just basic? Will Joan choose neither of them and go to eternity zone alone in the end? Or, will she opt for both to go to eternity zone together as a trio? Perhaps, she should choke back her decision until one of the husbands gives up?
The movie is sweet and witty, letting jokes happen organically. It is a moving comedy that is good-natured and tasteful, even when it pokes fun.
We all once dreamed of having the most romantic lover in the world. But, no one is perfect. It seems realistically, we have to turn the relationship with an imperfect lover into a perfect journey of love. Striking a balance between idealism and reality is crucial. How far should a person go in the pursuit of love? At the end, a good lover might simply end up being the one who sits you down, gives you a cup of tea, and pats you on top of the head. Age often defines our maturity as well as responsibility. Pure love does not exist. In La La Land, the damp blanket for passionate love is the need for a better career. For Eternity, the alternative of love is rather family and a sense of security.
Eternity is a truly inspiring movie that will make you think about true love from multiple perspectives! It deserves a round of our applause!
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