“…if you want to leave, you can.
I’ll remember you, though.
I remember everyone that leaves.”
Just working my way through this initially-underacted Disney film from 2002. I remember it being a bit of a flop and not well-liked by critics, but I decided to give it a go as it seems to have developed a warm cult following over the years.
While I am struggling greatly with the film’s colour palette due to my poor eyesight (hence the lack of a formal review), the story about being a social outcast and finding it hard to make long-lasting connections with people certainly does strike a chord with me. It also slightly-subverts the notion of “family”, a term which, along with “tradition”, I believe to be one of the most dangerous words in the English language.
The above header quote is particularly close to my heart, as friends and family continually run for the hills because of my complicated personality. I believe imprisoned violent sociopaths in solitary confinement get more patience and understanding than a depressed alcoholic such as myself.
Even though I’m sure they do their best to forget me, I sadly remember everyone that leaves.
Do stay in touch, darlings. Or not. I’ll understand if you never look back.
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