Iroha, a student who has always lived alone with her mother, suddenly gains an older stepsister, Rika, after her mother remarries. Despite their different upbringings, the two quickly grow close. Iroha learns that Rika became aware of her attraction to women during her own school years, having had a girlfriend and casual partners since then. As their bond deepens, Rika begins to develop feelings for Iroha that go beyond sisterly affection, leading to a turning point in their relationship.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
So with the recent (rightful) public apologies to Britney from comedians and media for trashing her image in the 2000s, perhaps some people should also give Crossroads the fair chance it deserves. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, and that is fine. Personally, I will take my girl Britney and her movie, over the next testosterone "Dude Flick" any day.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to an end, I’d like to urge viewers and filmmakers to take a long and hard look at how rape is portrayed on screen.
