In fact, there are many elements in “Drive My Car”. Such as drama, sexual inspiration, betrayal, recalling the past, redemption, etc.
But I personally think that “letting go of the past” is the main theme, and drama is just a medium that connects these elements.
In fact, the name of the movie “Drive My Car” tells more about the encounter between the male protagonist and the female driver.
But the plot in front of the film is only about the past of the male protagonist, and it does not talk much about the past of the female driver, so I think the whole film is actually about how the male protagonist lets go of the past.
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The male protagonist loves his wife. In the face of such a betrayal scene, he chooses not to disturb, and chooses to remain silent afterwards. The movie also tells the reason, because he is afraid of losing his wife.
Even the male protagonist blamed himself for the accidental death of his wife, which made him unable to let go for a long time.
As for why the actor killed the candid shooter, I think he was more convinced by the male protagonist’s feelings for his wife.
Through several exchanges, he felt how insignificant his feelings for the male protagonist’s wife were, and because he was frustrated with his career, he vented his emotions to the candid photographer.
As for the female driver, I think it’s more about having the same unforgettable past as the male protagonist, so through the encounter, by letting the female driver take her to her hometown where she couldn’t let go, and by the way, let go of her past together.
Sometimes, daring to face your past is the best way to let go. Because the male protagonist was relieved, he gave all his beloved cars to the female driver.
I guess the male protagonist will no longer listen to the recording of his deceased wife in the car.
In fact, after reading it, there are more emotions in my heart.
Personally, I think the male protagonist is very good, and he did nothing wrong, but what happened to him is really tragic.
