Yes, I admit that I am watching HKM. Haha. You might wonder what hooked me but I
guess, the psychology of the movie. I
noticed so many psychological issues from the role and that it was clearly
portrayed how their issues have affected their individual life. Let’s begin with Romulos.
Romulos. He have deep-seated issues about gender identity which
he kept all along. Lucky for him that he
met Helena who accepted him for who he was but his denial broke his life, his
family apart. Instead of being true to
oneself, he preferred not to admit to his children where he ended up as super
strict, inconsiderate, rigid, cold and distant father. He thinks by over-ruling the lives of his
children, he is doing them a favor. He
killed Eva, tried killing Aniza, and killing other innocent lives that he
thinks were hindrances to their family’s happiness. Big NO!
He was very controlling to his children since first and foremost, he
cannot control himself. That is the main
problem. Thus, he was projecting his
control to his children which was manifested through physical, verbal and
emotional abuse. As a consequence, he
molded Eros to be that “neurotic” unmanageable son.
Eros. A very abusive,
impulsive and self-centered husband. He
was very violent to Aniza, he inflicted pain to Aniza physically, emotionally
and sexually. He was beaten, shouted,
and forced to have sex to him. That was
how cruel he was. But to think, his
behavior was greatly affected by his dad’s upbringing. Thus, he really does not know how to be a
good husband to his wife. Yes, he tried to be a good father to his children,
took care of them, prepared them food and snacks, but in the end, he has also
strong tendency to abuse his children.
Probably by being very controlling and strict father to them. Unfortunately, he ended up in the mental
hospital which was unexpected in a Philippine movie. However, considering his background, he will
most likely end up in mental hospital.
That was the part I like. The
movie was able to portray how one’s behavior affect oneself and other’s future
life. In this movie, it was shown how
Romulos was affected by his father’s controlling behavior, how he projected
them to Eros and how Eros passed them to Aniza and Elexis. The abuse was a vicious cycle which was
stopped bravely by Aniza.
Aniza. A very loving,
brave, and caring person. At first, I
didn’t like how she appeared “tanga” to be enticed by Eros’ sweetness. But later in the movie, she was strong enough
to fight her role as a mother of JR and face her fears. Romulos attempted to kill her but she
survived and became brave enough to return and get JR back. She made it and I must say that she made it dramatically. I like how she prepared by getting
self-defense training, getting college degree and became professional so she
can formally fought back the Diomedes Family.
She did it. Thumbs up to
you. I like the last episode where she
told Romulos inside the prison cell that she forgive him inspite his cruelty to
her. That was awesome! Unbelievable and appeared to be unrealistic
in the real life, but the movie portrayed how to be good to those who have
hurted you. Because, only by letting go of
the pain, hurts, anger and hatred to the transgressor will bring you real
freedom. Letting them go is setting
yourself free.
Until here for now. I
like the story all in all, and I thank the writer of the movie. To the writer, Good Job!
Reflection:
I enjoy watching and making some reviews of the movie. Thumbs up to the actors, writers, producers,
and directors of the movie. But several
questions keeps popping in my head, am I doing the right role that God gave me
as His child? As His Christian daughter, worker? Am I doing my role correctly or I disappoint
God from not doing the role He gave me?
