Story Thoughts on “Mar Adentro” (Contains Spoilers)

[Orangee]

I recently watched the movie "Mar Adentro", and a few this stuck with me. Movie spoilers warning.

For a bit of background, Mar Adentro is a Spanish movie about a man who is paralyzed from the neck down and is seeking euthanasia. He has a long legal battle but loses, and his friend (who is in love with him) helps plan and assist with his suicide.

In the movie, he tells his friend that if she truly loves him, she would help him die. At first, she is appalled by the suggestion, but then agrees. Why? BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T WANT HIM TO SUFFER ANYMORE. I don't understand how no one else but a fictional character in a movie set in a time where euthanasia and suicide we're heavily frowned upon understands this fact. I know that probably most of us are not paraplegic, but we are all suffering one way or another, mentally, physically, or otherwise. It is so dumb how people who say that they love us and want the best for us are also the ones that prevent us from ending our own suffering. And then there's society in general, that seems to do everything it can to stop us from doing the act of killing ourselves but nothing to stop us from actually wanting to opt out of life.

Anyways it was very refreshing to come across a piece of media that presents euthanasia and assisted suicide in such a humane light, and having it actually be the good ending instead of something tragic. Really recommend a watch. If anyone else has watched the movie and wants to add thoughts that would be lovely. Movie recommendations are also appreciated.

 

[bankai]

What a wonderful story. It would be nice to have someone like that in life, wouldn't it? Most people though would tell you not to do it and that you should try harder.

 

[Orangee]

Most people though would tell you not to do it and that you should try harder.

Yes. The thing that impacted me the most was the willingness of his friend to change her perspective. She was pro-life at first, but seeing his suffering and what he truly needed, she decided to let go of her own values to do what was best for him. That is very respectable.