"IN LIMBO"
Released in 2021 | Running time 111 minutes
Sasha and Danny, two rebellious 15-year-olds, locked eyes at a party and hit it off immediately. However, their parents' suffocating control pushed them to the brink, and they decided to escape school for an adrenaline-fueled adventure of "doing what scares you." What started as harmless mischief quickly escalated into a wild ride of destruction and chaos. These two troublemakers were on a mission to wreak havoc on everything in their path, and nothing could stop them. Will they ever find their way back from the dark side, or are they destined to embrace a life of crime?
If you're a fan of stunning visuals and mind-blowing soundscapes, this movie is a feast for the senses. From the first frame to the last, the cinematography and color scheme are a masterclass in art direction. You'll be transported to a world of high-octane thrills and teenage angst, where anything can happen, and everything is possible. The soundtrack is equally impressive, with pulse-pounding beats and haunting melodies that will stay with you long after the credits roll. The film's keywords, such as "techno-electronic," "youthful romance," "Russian high saturation," and "filmic feel," were all effectively conveyed through the visual and auditory aspects.
The movie starts by showing how teenagers think during their rebellious teenage years. They feel like they have no control over their lives and are dissatisfied with their parents and society. It's understandable when parents try to control their behavior in a caring way, but it often leads to even more rebellion and extreme actions. As the story progresses, their behavior becomes more and more outrageous, challenging morals and the law, and causing harm to society and others. It made me concerned when they started using weapons and acting out of control, and it was hard to predict how it would end. In the end, I feel sad not just for the loss of two young lives, but also for how the story ended up being so extreme and catastrophic despite just starting as a simple teenage romance.
I do not condone their behavior. Their actions, which harm others and disregard law and morality in the name of freedom, are unequivocally wrong. Even the excuse of being in adolescence cannot justify these mistakes. However, what makes me reflect more is the mistakes made by the parents who push their children towards extremism.
Parents have many opportunities to hit the pause button, but their words eventually lead to a more devastating situation. Many people may ask, "What did the parents do wrong? Can't we scold such children?" I think this is the biggest misconception that adults have about themselves: growing up as parents automatically means we can communicate and criticize. But is that really the case?
I always believe that communication is something that people need to learn for a lifetime, especially when children have independent thoughts and ideas. Listening is often more important than preaching.
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