How are you all? I hope you are well. Today I am sharing a slightly different experience. After a long time, I watched a movie alone, Sarah’s Oil. Actually, after watching the movie, I felt like many thoughts were running through my head at once. So I thought I would write them down as they are.
The beginning of the movie is very soft, slow. When I first saw Sarah, she seemed like a completely ordinary person. It was not that we could understand anything separately by looking at her. Rather, it seemed like there were many such people around us, silently, like ourselves. But as the story progressed, I realised that a lot was changing inside.
The “oil” thing here did not seem to me just about wealth or money. Rather, it was like a test of people’s greed, fear, and decision-making ability. As Sarah slowly got involved in this thing, I kept thinking—does she realise that she is changing?
Some moments of Sarah stuck in my head. Especially when he is alone, silent—without saying anything, a lot is conveyed. There was a tension in his eyes, which felt very real. It was not that he was always strong, but he was not completely broken either. He stood somewhere in the middle—and that was what touched me the most.
I was a little confused about the character of Michael. At first, it seemed like he wanted the best for Sarah. But over time, his behaviour started to change. Sometimes I wanted to trust him, and at other times I felt—no, there is something else inside this man. This hesitation was present throughout my entire film.
I didn’t fully understand Daniel, to be honest. But maybe that is the strength of his character. He always remained a little distant, as if he deliberately didn’t show his whole self. His presence created a suppressed tension, which I could feel.
Seeing Emily felt a little relieved. He wanted to be by Sarah’s side, to understand her. But sometimes there are times when nothing can be done,e even if you are there—this is shown very calmly through her character. Her helplessness is not too dramatic, but it is understandable.
The visuals of the movie stood out to me. There was no attempt to make it beautiful, but everything felt very natural and beautiful. In some scenes, there is complete silence—no dialogue, just the atmosphere—and that silence seems to tell the story.
I will say the same about the music. Not much, but in the right place. Even though there was no music in some scenes, it didn't feel bad. Rather, I felt that this silence was needed.
But yes, everything is not perfect either. In some places, I felt a little slow. Sometimes I felt that the story could have moved a little faster. And it would have been nice to know a little more about some of the characters.
All in all, Sarah's Oil is a movie that stays in my mind even after it ends. Not one that gives a very big message, but leaves some small feelings.
Before I end, I'll say one thing—watching this movie made me think about myself a little. We often don't realise when we are changing. Maybe like Sarah, we also make many decisions without realising it.
If you like slow, thoughtful stories, then you might like this one. And if you've seen it, I'd like to know your feelings too.