82. Invaders, Be Gone

Synopsis

NOW A MAJOR FILM, LEAVE NO TRACE, DIRECTED BY DEBRA GRANIK AND STARRING BEN FOSTER AND THOMASIN HARCOURT MCKENZIE

“Poignant . . . My Abandonment lingers in the mind, leaving you as haunted as its mesmerizing characters.”—New York Post

"This is probably the recent novel I recommend most... [a] short, disciplined, unsettling book."—Hanya Yanagihara, author of A Little Life and The People in the Trees, for GQ

A thirteen-year-old girl and her father live in Forest Park, an enormous nature preserve in Portland, Oregon. They inhabit an elaborate cave shelter, wash in a nearby creek, store perishables at the water’s edge, use a makeshift septic system, tend a garden, even keep a library of sorts. Once a week they go to the city to buy groceries and otherwise merge with the civilized world. But one small mistake allows a backcountry jogger to discover them, which derails their entire existence, ultimately provoking a deeper flight. Inspired by a true story and told through the startlingly sincere voice of its young narrator, Caroline, My Abandonment is a riveting journey into life at the margins and a mesmerizing tale of survival and hope.

“Original, unusual, and addictive.”—Oregonian

“[A] beautiful, strange novel . . . Fascinating and moving, it tells with great tenderness how human love goes wrong.”—Ursula K. Le Guin

Genres	Drama
Director	Debra Granik
Starring	Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Foster, Jeffery Rifflard

The book:

The movie:

Sometimes, we have our own wish, that none can understand. They keep pushing us to do what they want, which should be good, according to them. They try to teach us something, which should be important, according to them. They try to give us everything that might be useful to us, according to them. They never realise, that they've interfered our balance, our peace, our freedom, our right. They're trespassing someone else's life Our precious life

See also: Are You Lost? Come to My Radical Cult, Everyone is Free Forget The World, Let's Blush Together! Yes, We're Too Cute To Be True JUST . DIE . ALREADY !!! ... !!!

Movie Recommendation:

• Leave No Trace (2018)

81. Children, The Cute Little Tails We Have to Feed

Synopsis

My dearest daughter, I will never forget the day I nearly lost you. The day you learned the secrets that would tear our lives apart… Time stops for Jen when her beloved daughter, Gracie, is involved in a terrible car crash. Pronounced dead at the scene, it’s a miracle when paramedics manage to then resuscitate the little girl. The relief Jen feels at Gracie’s recovery is matched only by her fury at the driver of the car – her ex-husband’s new girlfriend Ella. Jen has never trusted Ella, and now her worst fears have been confirmed. But then Gracie begins to tell strange stories about what she heard in the car that day, and what she saw in those moments near death. It’s clear that there’s something shocking hidden in Ella’s past… but exposing it could tear all their lives apart. An emotional page-turner that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lisa Wingate and Kerry Fisher.

I've always thought that taking children to public places before they could take care of themselves is a bit irresponsible.

Kids going to school shouldn't cross the road, even with teacher's guidance. It's too dangerous for children to roam anywhere alone. They should be at home. Studying should be at home. Playing should be at home. Shopping for toys should also be at home.

Then, I wonder how mothers would shop for daily needs, because she has to take care of the entire household, not just the baby (babies). Really, being a Mom is a huge huge step.

  

Then, when children die on accidents...

Mom would ...
b.l.a.m.e......h.e.r.s.e.l.f...
TOO LATE. WHAT FOR?

See also: Superman, Come Back to Me, I Want A Hug Electric Woman: How to Get Over Anything To Blame Or Not To Blame

Book Recommendation:

• Jill Childs - Gracie's Secret

80. Which One? Black or White? It's Yea Yea Yea...

Lyric

Original Title: Jaga Slalu Hatimu
Singer: Melinda

You, take care of your heart
When I'm away, wait for my return
Loving you, I feel relaxed
Having you, I feel I'm existent
Everytime you open your eyes

Missing you, that's what I've always felt
Hugging you forever
That's what I've always wanted

You can make me smile
And you make my breath means more

You, take care of your heart
When I'm away
Wait for my return
I'll always love you
I care about you until I close my eyes for the last time

When you listen to a song, which part do you pay more attention to?
I love to hear the back singers sing, to assist the main singer make the song comes alive.

  

MLTR - Take Me to Your Heart
Take me, take me, take me!!! (hehe... 'ait... [smug face])

Melinda - Jaga Slalu Hatimu
Put your hands up, in the air! Shake it up! Shake it up!

Michael Jackson - Black or White
It's black, it's white, it's black, it's white... (which one?)
It's black, it's white, it's black, it's white... (black or white? Make your decision)
It's black, it's white, it's yea yea yea... (oh, you're both...)

See also: Thank You Google #1 - Feeling Beautiful Thank You Google #2 - Beautiful In Time Thank You Google #3 - Horse Rocking Magic Spell Come to Mama Losers, Let's Fix It. Then, Who's Your Mama Guys? Yes, Me. Useful Songs #1 - Charlie Puth Thank You Google #4 - I'm A Salary Man

Song Recommendation:

• Melinda - Jaga Slalu Hatimu

79. On Becoming Abusive

Synopsis

In this powerful drama based on a true story, a down-on-his-luck taxi driver hired by a foreign journalist finds himself in a life-or-death struggle in the midst of the Gwanju Uprising.

Genres	Drama, Suspense
Director	Jang Hoon
Starring	Kang-ho Song, Thomas Kretschmann, Hae-jin Yoo

If you're a soldier, you're paid to obey your supervisor without question. If you don't do as you were asked, you'll have to sacrifice your life. If you sacrifice your life and die, what's the meaning of becoming a soldier?

At a fight between two groups, the group with less team member has lower chance of winning. At a war between countries, the country with more soldier wins the battle.

If you're a soldier, it's your job to kill people, including those you perceive as innocent people.

Would you do it to keep your beloved job?
Or, in real business office situation, would you abuse people so you get to keep your job, if that's your only option?

See also: Sacrifice Them All Winning Over A Winner Office Politics: Make Way For The Win

Movie Recommendation:

• A Taxi Driver (2017) / Taeksi woonjunsa (original title)