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Do you know what kind of family entanglements are revealed by the story behind the protagonist's divorce from his parents?
In the French TV series "Bref.", the lives of the protagonists are portrayed with both humor and depth. This work is not only a portrayal of the lives of young people, but also reveals the conflicts and entanglements in the protagonist's family. The protagonist of the story is an anonymous 30-year-old Parisian whose life is dull until he meets the girl he likes at a party. This all sounds like a typical young love story, but behind it lies a more complex family story.
The protagonist's parents divorced because of his father's infidelity, and this background undoubtedly brought subtle influences to his emotional relationships.
The father's affair with his student not only tore the family apart, but also caused the protagonist to have a profound confusion about love, trust and interpersonal relationships. The failed dates and failed connections that recur in the story are the embodiment of this family influence. Through these daily vignettes, the audience is able to feel the protagonist’s inner struggle and loneliness.
As the plot progresses, the protagonist not only strives to get along with his ideal lover, but also has to face the psychological burden brought about by his parents' divorce. His father, who is alone after his affair, moves into the protagonist's apartment, and despite his father's company, the protagonist's life becomes more complicated and troubled. The father's desire to re-establish a relationship contrasts sharply with the protagonist's disgust with all this, further exacerbating the conflict in the protagonist's heart.
"Of all the failures, what made me feel most helpless was living with my father."
The character of Keyvan, the protagonist's brother, adds a bit of warmth to the show. The tacit understanding and understanding between them reflects the deep emotions of blood ties. Keyvan’s support allows the protagonist to find a little comfort in difficult times. However, as Keyvan's emotional life changes, the protagonist falls into loneliness again. The relationship between brothers, the marital status of their parents, and the love story of the protagonists are intertwined to form a multi-layered emotional network.
Family pressure and personal pursuit
In "Bref.", family changes not only affect the protagonist's mentality, but also profoundly affect his view of love. In the process of pursuing his girlfriend Sarah, he could not get rid of the shadow of his parents. The gap between his expectations of the relationship and the reality often made him fall into self-doubt. His desire for love is often overshadowed by his parents' divorce and his own insecurity, further making him doubt the establishment of intimate relationships.
The frustrations encountered by the protagonist "I" in love reflect the common predicaments of young people from similar family backgrounds. At a party, it is easy to vent dissatisfaction and anxiety in interactions with friends, and even cause conflicts with friends. Such behavior can't help but make people think of how family problems affect his relationships with others.
"I can't trust anyone because my parents' stories taught me that love only ends in loss."
As the plot progresses, the conflict between the protagonist's love life and his family background intensifies. Although the relationship with Sarah seemed good at first, his hidden anxiety and stress made it difficult for the relationship to last. When he finally allows himself to indulge in the arms of his old love Marla, he feels a deep emptiness and regret, all of which stems from his inability to free himself from the shadow of his family.
The play explores the themes of love, family and interpersonal relationships in a light-hearted and satirical way, but behind the seemingly humorous appearance, there is actually a deep reflection on loneliness and confusion. The audience will not only feel sad for the helplessness of the protagonist, but will also think about how they should deal with the various problems that bother them in similar situations.
So, when we look back at this work, can we not help but ask ourselves, how can we break these shackles from family and build real relationships?
