An absolute must see: 'A home at the end of the world' directed by Michael Mayer. Based on the book by Michael Cunningham 'A home at the end of the world' tells about a special friendship between a straight man, a straight woman and a gay man.
Bobby is the main character. We get to know him when he catches his brother having sex, and when the same brother teaches Bobby how to smoke pod. Not long after, the big brother dies. When at the age of sixteen he has also buried his parents, Bobby starts to live with his best friend Jonathan. From that moment on it's clear both boys have a special relationship. Of course they start experimenting and it is very funny and touching to see what power of persuasion Bobby has on the correct mother of Johnny.
A few years later: Johnny lives in New York City and Bobby visits him. The reunification is heartwarming, even though it is obvious the easy relationship from years before is over. Is it Clare, who shares her life with John? Is it Bobby's rural way of life in the urban environment? Is it the closeted gay life of one of both men? The three develop a very special relationship. Outsiders, and even themselves, don't understand a thing about their 'threesome'. At one point it is too much for Clare.
Director Michael Mayer has done a great job in 'A home at the end of the world' showing a special relationship that does justice to all the people and all sexual preferences involved. The way he deals with aids is subtle but right in your face. A beautiful movie about the unconditional friendship and looking beyond your own borders.
Bobby is the main character. We get to know him when he catches his brother having sex, and when the same brother teaches Bobby how to smoke pod. Not long after, the big brother dies. When at the age of sixteen he has also buried his parents, Bobby starts to live with his best friend Jonathan. From that moment on it's clear both boys have a special relationship. Of course they start experimenting and it is very funny and touching to see what power of persuasion Bobby has on the correct mother of Johnny.
A few years later: Johnny lives in New York City and Bobby visits him. The reunification is heartwarming, even though it is obvious the easy relationship from years before is over. Is it Clare, who shares her life with John? Is it Bobby's rural way of life in the urban environment? Is it the closeted gay life of one of both men? The three develop a very special relationship. Outsiders, and even themselves, don't understand a thing about their 'threesome'. At one point it is too much for Clare.
Director Michael Mayer has done a great job in 'A home at the end of the world' showing a special relationship that does justice to all the people and all sexual preferences involved. The way he deals with aids is subtle but right in your face. A beautiful movie about the unconditional friendship and looking beyond your own borders.