Never Let Me Go (2010)
Never Let Me Go (2010) is a science fiction drama film directed by Mark Romanek and based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film follows the lives of three friends, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, who were raised in a mysterious boarding school and discover the dark secrets of their past.
The film is filled with powerful and emotional moments, and one of the most powerful is the exploration of the characters’ sexuality. The film follows the characters as they come to terms with their own sexuality and the implications of their past.
The film begins with Kathy and Tommy as children, and their relationship is portrayed as innocent and platonic. As they grow older, however, their relationship begins to change and they become more aware of their feelings for each other. This is further explored when they are reunited as adults and their relationship takes on a more romantic tone.
The film also explores the relationship between Ruth and Tommy. Ruth is portrayed as a more sexually liberated character than Kathy, and her relationship with Tommy is more physical. The film shows how Ruth’s sexuality is a source of power and strength for her, and how it helps her to cope with the difficult situation she finds herself in.
The film also touches on the issue of consent and how it is often ignored in relationships. The film shows how Kathy and Tommy’s relationship is complicated by the fact that Kathy is not sure if she wants to take things further with Tommy, and how Tommy is not sure if he should push her.
Overall, Never Let Me Go is a powerful exploration of sexuality and its implications. The film shows how sexuality can be a source of strength and power, but also how it can be a source of confusion and pain. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of consent and respect in relationships.
Teenage girl kisses another teenage boy on the cheek. Very innocent and nothing else happens. A boy and a girl shares an innocent lip to lip kiss from a distance. Nothing happens sexual in above both scenes.
One passionless kissing scene between Kathy and Ruth; they have been kissed once; Nothing sexual at all.
A man and woman have sex. From a distance, we briefly see the man thrusting on top of the woman from the shoulders up. The groaning sounds can be heard slightly. Both bare shoulders are visible. However no obvious nudity is shown. This is shown from the perspective of a woman passing by the bedroom.
A man and woman have sex. She is on top thrusting vigorously and moaning loudly. The act appears to be against the man's will, and he grimaces and looks away. His bare chest, her bare shoulders and part of her breasts can be seen. This is overheard in other rooms of the house.
One brief passionate kiss between Tommy and Kathy. Kathy takes off her robe on top of her nightgown and climbs into bed. Then, both embrace together on the bed; eventually they share a gentle kiss. No nudity.
A woman finds a pile of pornographic magazines. She quickly flips through the pages, and a few images of nude women are seen; their bare breasts and buttocks are visible.
Some sexual references and dialogue.