I am so struck by Elio's dad's devastating speech... just unnerving. If only...
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(removed by Sony)
Transcription
Right now you may not want to feel anything. Maybe you never learn to feel anything.
And, um - maybe it's not to me you want to speak about these things.
But um - feel something, you obviously did.
Look you had a beautiful friendship. Maybe more than a friendship. And I envy you.
In my place, most parents would hope the whole thing goes away. Pray their sons land on their feet.
But, I am not such a parent.
We rip out so much of ourselves to be cured of things faster that we go bankrupt by the age of 30.
And have less to offer each time we start with someone new.
But to make yourself feel nothing, so as not to feel anything. What a waste.
Have I spoken out of turn?
And I'll say one more thing. It'll clear the air.
I may have come close but I never had what you two have.
Something always...held me back. Or...stood in the way.
How you live your life is your business.
Just remember - our hearts and bodies are given to us only once.
And before you know it, your heart's worn out.
And as for your body, there comes a point where no one looks at it, much less wants to come near it.
Right now there's sorrow, pain. Don't kill it! and with it, the joy you feel.
Does Mom know?
I don't think she does.
V.