
Ersan, who has been in a long-term relationship, has stopped showing interest in his girlfriend and being romantic. Enjoying the comfort of a long-term relationship, one day he is abandoned by his long-term girlfriend Ayla and is left feeling lost. Although he tries to win back the woman he loves for several weeks, his efforts are in vain. Ayla refuses to return. Realizing that he must accept the breakup, Ersan goes to the house where he spent his childhood in Erdek, hoping that a change of scenery will do him good. However, unable to find the solace he seeks there, Ersan notices a wedding nearby while walking along the beach. Ersan enters the wedding with the intention of leaving, but is mistaken for Feridun, the son of his brother who had fallen out with him years ago and moved to Germany, by the groom's father. At first pleased with this role, Ersan thinks he will escape at the first opportunity, but then he sees Hayal, the groom's cousin…
Having Sersi be the central force in Eternals is unprecedented in its viewpoint and focus, from demonstrating a gentle type of leadership, to being overlooked in a group setting but succeeding in the goal at hand anyways, to having romantic options, to strength and integrity, and majority screen time - for a group that's given less screentime than aliens.
The film, which focuses on an Argentinian family during an intimate birthday dinner, efficiently captures the eccentricities of each character as well as the nuances of their interpersonal dynamics.
When you think of the horror genre, the LGBTQ+ community is probably one of the last things you think of. However, horror is much more queer-coded than you may think.
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
Released on Disney+ during the pandemic, this musical tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and depicts the formation of the United States with a diverse cast.