True to the love and go for it bravely

Rating: 8/10 (13 June 2007)

It is a pity that in the end of the movie, Jack dies and leaves Ennis alone. Even though both of them were alive, they would live a two-people life secretly in the society. We can know they love each other by their expressions. They haven't met each other for four years, but one day, Jack writes a letter to Ennis and says that he will call on him. Ennis is very happy and eager to meet with him quickly. When they meet in front of the Ennis' house, they can't help but hug tightly and kiss each other. However, it is the unnatural development among two men. It is unaccepted by the general public. But to a certain degree, they embrace and stick to their sexual orientation. After divorced with Alma, Ennis stays single. Although he meets a girl, the relationship doesn't develop further. As for Jack, he plans to divorce with Lureen and to find a place to live with the man he loves.
Among the characters, I appreciate Jack the most. He has the courage to carry out his plan to live with Ennis. At first, he wants to elope with Ennis and set up a new life in another place. But, Ennis is afraid of what future this situation brings about, so he doesn't agree. He thinks there is no room around the world for two men living together. Also, Jack is true to his love, though he marries a woman as a straight man does. But he knows he wants to live with Ennis. He says that he can get money from his father-in-law by leaving Lureen. (Lureen's father is not satisfied with Jack.) To go elsewhere and live with Ennis, Jack wants to take his father's- in-law advice.
It takes lots of efforts and courage to swim against the tide. They embrace their sexual orientation and face the real self. It is hard especially when you are a minority. The public look down on you and want to kill you. I also appreciate their enduring love. Because of Jack's death, Ennis doesn't forget their love. He still treasures it.
I think the story encourages us to be true to the love in mind and go for it, no matter whether you are gay or straight. It is hard to predict what will happen in the future. Not until we miss him or her do we realize that he or she matters. It is too late as Ennis finds this truth in the end. He wants to swear to Jack, but no one replies because Jack is dead.