Belma is a Turkish interpreter going through a romantic crisis when she's asked to fill in for someone who interprets for patients in a London hospital. She's deft with languages, but working in the National Health Service is challenging.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
'Yes, God, Yes (2019)' is a coming-of-age tale about a Christian teenage girl discovering her sexuality, the turbulence that comes with it from within herself, and the judgment from those around her.
A bumpy journey about revolution and family makes us feel fear, disgust, humor, and satisfaction.
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
At least we got the original cast back, right? Not even that saves it. None of them could bring a sliver of hope to this special. Rather, they bring dread as we witness the light leaving from their eyes.
