Just got back after watching this movie. It was striking to witness the amazing acting talent at display. Both the lead actors do an amazing job. Although the subject is royalty, the story itself is deeply human. It speaks volumes about the burden of abundance, the loneliness of power, and the isolation of the distinct.
It was quite touching to see a prince struggle with the simple act of speaking, marred by inner fears of incapability, inadequacy, and of being less than what is expected of him by those around him who freely demand that the expectations of their own lives be fulfilled at the altar of another.
It is a great illustration of the truth of human frailty and of an ignored life that lies behind the masks that one puts on or adorns as handed down by the society. The movie beautifully goes on to demonstrate that it is only when one can come to terms with one's real face and persona that one can truly carry out the role that the mask requires of its bearer.
Only in truly knowing oneself can one assume another form without fear or confusion that may otherwise haunt one with an unclear definition of one's own existence. Such is also the truth of our daily life.
