~:[CH13 - Day 195]:~ (Lost) Touch

 
~:[CH13 - Day 195]:~ (Lost) Touch

I got invited to preview the movie Touch. I went into the movie with very little expectations and was thoroughly impressed by the movie overall. It was also great to meet one of the cast members who is also a fairly well known casting director and producer. While I felt that there were some loose ends in the movie that needed to be tied, I felt like the movie was artistically created and took a fresh approach to telling this story. When I think of this movie, I think of those who we have a deep connection with in our lives who we always feel connected. While the movie is about romance, you can also look at the other various connections made, which is very applicable to the lives we live. While many people in our lives fade as the years go by, neither time or distance can disconnect us from certain people. There are those who always leave a lasting impression in your lives, even when you have lost touch. At random moments through my day, I think of certain people and wonder how they are doing. In those moments, I think back to precious memories I've shared with them and no matter how far they are or how long it's been, I know that when we reunite, it will be special. In the movie's case, the longing to reconnect comes at a crucial moment in the protagonist's life as the shy and timid individual slowly unpeels the layers, like the many layers of an onion. I think the depth the main character was unveiled layer by layer, which brought us back towards the end of the movie. His devotion, loyalty, passion, and determination were shown in a number of aspects, which also were connected to different phases in his life. While it may not have developed the full story as much as some may have wanted, I think the layers were important in telling this story to truly connect us with Kristofer. As a side note, I did truly enjoy them incorporating some history into the story, that helps us understand some of the untold struggles that were experienced by a particular group of people (general to avoid spoilers), as their story is also hidden within similar layers as the story is told. I think the story allows us to buy in, which allows them to truly connect with the characters, which is also key in taking command of our emotions. While I was familiar with these struggles, being a history teacher, I think it still struck a chord within me and allowed me to become more engaged in the story. In the end, the movie helped me remember that time and distance are irrelevant when the connection you make with someone has depth. The importance of those connections, whether romantic or not, can be the foundation of your life. Times will change and what you do moving forward will as well, but it doesn't mean that those relationships in your life will all become meaningless. Distance and time cannot compete against the power of someone who truly touches our hearts and our souls.