Sarah Tan

The movie moved me in ways I never anticipated. From the opening scene, I found myself in tears, the emotions swelling and carrying me all the way through. It struck a deep chord within me, reflecting the love I have for my children and drawing me into thoughts of my own relationship with my mother. Parents love with a kind of limitless, selfless devotion that often goes unseen by their children—first met with embarrassment, then distance, and finally, painful regret when the depth of that love is understood too late. In the film, the mother’s desperate attempt to secure her daughter’s happiness—even at the cost of erasing her own every memory of her daughter—left me shaken. It was both devastating and profoundly beautiful, a reminder of the lengths a parent would go for their child. I walked away with my heart fuller, carrying a deeper sense of love and sacrifice. It’s the most powerful, unforgettable film I’ve ever experienced.