Just caught Be With Me on DVD. Must say that the slowness of the film caught me slightly off-guard. I have to agree though the film was inspired by Theresa Chan, i don't see much of a linkage as well. I felt that the three stories could have stood quite well on its own if given more screen time.
It's not that Chan's story wasn't inspiring. In fact it's too extraordinary. That's why i find it strange why it was placed in this film. I get the idea that her presence motivated someone else but the part-fictional & part-realistic plot just messes up the overall feel quite a bit.
The three stories were actually well-written. Imagine two sweet lasses actually being lesbians? Makes u take a second look at good girl pals who go shopping together. Then, there's also the security guard who develops a crush on a beautiful lady out of his league. He's so big & bulky but yet lives a life void of courage. And the story of the uncle is such a soulful reminder that there is everlasting love after all.
In any case, congrats to Eric Khoo & his team for the awards & nominations in foreign film festivals!
It's not that Chan's story wasn't inspiring. In fact it's too extraordinary. That's why i find it strange why it was placed in this film. I get the idea that her presence motivated someone else but the part-fictional & part-realistic plot just messes up the overall feel quite a bit.
The three stories were actually well-written. Imagine two sweet lasses actually being lesbians? Makes u take a second look at good girl pals who go shopping together. Then, there's also the security guard who develops a crush on a beautiful lady out of his league. He's so big & bulky but yet lives a life void of courage. And the story of the uncle is such a soulful reminder that there is everlasting love after all.
In any case, congrats to Eric Khoo & his team for the awards & nominations in foreign film festivals!