Hector has had many affairs. None of them really meant anything to him. Then he met Theodora while she was on her honeymoon. He falls for her and she falls for him. Yet Theodora recognizes that this is a love that cannot be. The movie has many effective scenes that show very clearly the love each feels for the other. No words are needed, no cue cards are needed.
Yet she is torn between her love for Hector and her vows to Josiah. Such a conflict that love can bring. What adds to this is that I believe she also has grown to at least care for Josiah and maybe even some level of love. Still, her vows are important to her. So important that she intends to leave Hector forever.
But Josiah finds out about her love for Hector. And he loves her so much that he is willing to sacrifice his love so that she can be happy. So often it seems we hurt those we love (or are hurt by them) and yet we are also willing to give up everything for the person we love so that they can be happy. And, in the end, is that not what love is?
Yet she is torn between her love for Hector and her vows to Josiah. Such a conflict that love can bring. What adds to this is that I believe she also has grown to at least care for Josiah and maybe even some level of love. Still, her vows are important to her. So important that she intends to leave Hector forever.
But Josiah finds out about her love for Hector. And he loves her so much that he is willing to sacrifice his love so that she can be happy. So often it seems we hurt those we love (or are hurt by them) and yet we are also willing to give up everything for the person we love so that they can be happy. And, in the end, is that not what love is?