Mar Adentro

“Out to sea. Out to sea, and in the weightlessness of the deep where dreams come true, two souls unite to fulfill a single wish. Your gaze and mine, over and over like an echo, repeating silently: "Deeper, and deeper," beyond everything that is flesh and blood. But I always awaken and I always wish for death, my lips forever entangled in your hair.”

These are the words of Ramon Sampedro, the main character in Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside). It’s a story of a man who fought for euthanasia and his own right to die. Yes, the plot is heavy but the filmmakers so excellently delivered the story in a subtle and subdued way. No overly dramatic lines which we are used to seeing in our local movies.

With this, Director Alejandro Amenábar achieved greater impact, making words and scenes seem personal to the viewers. Just like when we suppress words or feelings that we think other people shouldn’t hear or we shouldn’t say out loud lest we are judged. Out the story unfolds, sad yet funny, brave yet sad and true.

As Rod and I walked to the parking lot, we bring the story with us. I can still feel the lump in my throat, a lingering sadness, the look of the actor’s eyes…. I bring the story with me.

Watch it and discover the sea inside…