Such a breathtakingly beautiful film. I guess it covers so many aspects of love and human nature. How Ruben loved Marie for who she was as opposed to loving her for how she was/appeared. The type of pure love that is not based on appearances. It was so pure and genuine that even when he does see her after regaining his sight he still loves her. So amazingly genuine.
On Marie's part, it shows how abuse in childhood and emotional neglect can leave you closed and fragile in adulthood. Because of her malady she longed to be loved and Ruben was able to show her that.
Also, neither Ruben's mum or the Dr believed the relationship would work. The Dr felt that Marie had nothing to offer Ruben and Ruben's mum felt that Marie was living a lie and when Ruben would be able to see he would then know that she lied about herself all along. However, the film shows how the feelings we have can sometimes be felt so deeply that no one else can understand them.
Most importantly the film reaches out to everyone. You can't help but feel longing for this type of love that's so rare and pure. A love that's not based on solely physical attraction or falseness.
On Marie's part, it shows how abuse in childhood and emotional neglect can leave you closed and fragile in adulthood. Because of her malady she longed to be loved and Ruben was able to show her that.
Also, neither Ruben's mum or the Dr believed the relationship would work. The Dr felt that Marie had nothing to offer Ruben and Ruben's mum felt that Marie was living a lie and when Ruben would be able to see he would then know that she lied about herself all along. However, the film shows how the feelings we have can sometimes be felt so deeply that no one else can understand them.
Most importantly the film reaches out to everyone. You can't help but feel longing for this type of love that's so rare and pure. A love that's not based on solely physical attraction or falseness.