Watched it again a few days ago, noticed more parallels to BBM:
- older generation keeping young lovers apart
- looking out windows, and longing to see something that isn't there
- water rushing by when emotions are high
- reflection in mirror after kissing
- lovers running down stairs, into each other's arms
Question: Is it possible that the Christopher Plummer character in SIT and the Randy Quaid character in BBM were jealous that they never had the kind of love that they got to observe?
My favorite quote from SIT, from the always gorgeous and timeless Jane Seymour:
The man of my dreams has almost faded now -- the one I have created in my mind, the sort of man each woman dreams of in the deepest and most secret reaches of her heart. I can almost see him now, before me. What would I say to him, if he were really here? 'Forgive me? I've never known this feeling. I've lived without it all my life. Is it any wonder, then, I fail to recognize you? You brought it to me for the first time. Is there any way that I can tell you how my life has changed? Any way at all to let you know what sweetness you have given me? There is so much to say, I cannot find the words.
Except for these: I love you.'
And such would I say to him, if he were really here.