In essence, it tells the story of Laurey, a woman who is haunted by a man who can never have her, as she avoids the man she really loves. But not far below the surface is the movie's real theme, which is that the fear of life can cause us to descend into an underworld of living death. Unfortunately, this is presented without images. This essay is intended to be read in order. It follows the general unfolding of the story although some elements are taken out of order or grouped by theme.
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