There is a hidden place deep within our hearts where the flame of hope that there is life after death is always lit, however each of us may understand this transcendental life.
And what if it really existed? If in this dimension, in this beyond, there was truly someone who loves us, whom we loved, and thanks to eternal love, guides and protects us?
For me, Ghost is a film that explores precisely this theme: giving meaning to life through death.
Ghost is not just the classic film about ghosts or death; it is much more... it is a film about eternal love and the spiritual connection that does not break even after death.
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The plot unfolds around the life of Sam Wheat, a successful banker, and his partner Molly Jensen, a talented artist. Their idyllic existence is abruptly interrupted when Sam is murdered by a thief.
The event is traumatic, sudden, and unexpected, and Sam is so quickly torn from his earthly body that his essence finds itself trapped between the world of the living and the dead.
Even stranger, he begins to see other "ghosts" trapped like him in this dimension.
This condition is dramatic for Sam, but at the same time useful and entertaining because, as a ghost, he discovers that his death was not an accident, but the result of a conspiracy orchestrated by his best friend and colleague Carl Bruner to steal a password with which he was laundering dirty money.
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While trying to warn Molly of the danger she is in, Sam comes into contact with the very funny and comical Oda Mae Brown, a fraudulent medium who, unexpectedly, turns out to be able to hear him.
Through her, Sam manages to communicate with Molly and protect her.
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The presence of Oda Mae adds a touch of humor and lightness, balancing the moments of tension and drama.
The most touching scenes involve Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze; the palpable chemistry between the two has helped create one of the most beloved and remembered couples in cinema.
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The pottery wheel scene, accompanied by the song "Unchained Melody," has become iconic, a symbol of love that overcomes all barriers.
Patrick Swayze's performance as Sam Wheat is a perfect fusion of strength and vulnerability, demonstrating his acting ability to convey a wide range of emotions. Patrick Swayze was an actor of charisma and talent, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. His artistic versatility led him to play iconic roles that have crossed generations.
I conclude by saying that in Ghost, death is presented not as an end, but as a passage to another form of existence; this interpretation reflects a concept already present in various cultures and philosophies, which sees death as an essential element to give meaning to life.
And love, the eternal kind that transcends life and time, fills our hearts offering us comfort and hope;
And I know of no better way than eternal love to give meaning to our existence.
Thank you for reading.