Carol's Reviews > The Dead

It's Christmas in Dublin. The snow is falling. The guests have finally all arrived. There is wine, dancing and gossipy conversation. A huge meal is presented, followed by a speech. And then, it's time to go, but.......

Someone is singing, you can barely hear him. He sees a woman, his wife, in shadows at the top of the steps listening. He is surprised by her stillness, the mystery of her attitude.

The husband recalls memories of their early love, their honeymoon, longing to rekindle the flame of long ago.

Back at the hotel room, she kisses him lightly. He wonders if she feels his passion for her. He holds her head between his hands and asks softly: "Gretta dear, what are you thinking about?" And she tells him......

From editors notes: "A modern parable of the rivalry between the living and the dead."

March 26 - Update:

Well done movie! The setting and dress so atmospheric of a snowy 1904 Dublin, and wonderfully executed heartfelt end.