Sunday, March 12, 2006

Watched "The Constant Gardener" again last night, caught something new this time. Earlier in the movie when Tessa and Justin are leaving the movie, she wants to give Kioko and his mother and niece a ride back to their village, 40 km away. Justin says no, he has to watch out for her, there are millions in need, that's what the agencies are for. She response that these are three WE can help, to no avail.

Later in the movie when Justin is up in Loki fleeing the bandits, he wants to bring Abuka (sp?) on the plane with him but the pilot won't let him. He offers a bribe but the pilot says there are thousands out there, we can't help them all. In perfect irony, Justin responds, "but this is one we can help."

These two scenes could not summarize my worldview any better. I am writing an deeper article on this to submit to theooze again and will post when completed.

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