Reading Notes: EC, Part A
Focus Character: Nina
Initially, I dreaded watching a 1-hour video but I have to say I am surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The movie goes back and forth on different parallels. One of them telling the Ramayana story from the perspective of Sita while another is a modern story of a relationship between Nina and Dave. As I have written and did storytelling assignments focused on Sita in the past, I would like to dive in with a focus on Nina in this story. In a way, Nina and Sita have similarities in which they both had to wait so long for their other half. But sadly, in the end, neither worked out.
Synopsis:
Nina and Dave were living happily in an apartment in San Francisco with their cat, Lexi. One day, Dave received news of a new job in India. Dave accepts and has to say goodbye to Nina. Nina is devastated but Dave promised to be back in a couple of months. Nina waits and waits for her half, similar to how Sita was waiting for Rama. A month later, Dave tells Nina he wishes to stay in India which devastates Nina. Then, Dave invites Nina over to India.
As Nina arrives in India, she showers Dave with love. However, Dave does not do the same and tells her it is considered impolite to show PDA. Even when they are alone together in bed, Dave shows no interest in her. This is similar to how Rama acted towards Sita after they reunited. Their life continues with Nina working in the same company as Dave. One day, Nina has to New York City on a business trip. Nina says goodbye to Dave and looks forward to reuniting the next week. Nina leaves India and it seems like Dave is really happy about it.
Bibliography: "Sita Sings the Blues" by Nina Paley. 2008. Source: Web Source
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