Castalia • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
- In 'Little Children', many characters feel a sense of loss or emptiness due to the pressures of suburban life. Their desires clash with their responsibilities, leading to feelings of castration, both figuratively and literally.
- The film shows how people in this community are often drawn to affairs and fantasies instead of facing their real-life issues. It highlights the struggle between desire and normalcy.
- There's a strong focus on the darker sides of sexuality in the movie, showing how sexual urges can lead to dangerous and complex situations. It questions whether there's a way to reconcile a healthy life with these intense desires.