With the fall of Singapore, a Chinese businessman, Kong and his British expat lover faced separation. He urged Kong to leave with him to go England but Kong is unable to leave his family and duties behind. His expat lover had found Singapore a paradise when he first arrived but now he must leave the paradise to go home whereas Kong must stay behind in the ‘paradise’ that is his home. They share their last tender meeting in the room that they, knowing that they will probably never meet again. It was all very bittersweet and gentlemanly.
Kamis, 04 Mei 2017
In the Room (2015)
With the fall of Singapore, a Chinese businessman, Kong and his British expat lover faced separation. He urged Kong to leave with him to go England but Kong is unable to leave his family and duties behind. His expat lover had found Singapore a paradise when he first arrived but now he must leave the paradise to go home whereas Kong must stay behind in the ‘paradise’ that is his home. They share their last tender meeting in the room that they, knowing that they will probably never meet again. It was all very bittersweet and gentlemanly.
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