The film impressed me very much. Strong, vital. It is based on real events.
I liked that the story is shown from different angles, from the point of view of all participants - parents, boyfriend, Carolyn ... We understand everyone: pain, experiences, hope, despair, motives, before and after.
Beautiful visual picture, sometimes fabulous thanks to the dance of the main character.
The film is heavy, but the music, a stunningly gentle soft atmospheric, gives it some lightness and refinement. It is very suitable for describing the nature of Rachel.
Carolyn is very pathetic. You can understand why she did exactly what she did. You can understand her egocentrism.
The terrible thing is that there are so many such "Carolyn" who keep all the multifaceted pain and hatred inside, and are not always, alas, able to use it in a creative way. Her act is weakness and savagery, which we all suppress in ourselves, but if we were given will and power, would we do the same to another? Could you resist a terrible mistake for the sake of momentary pleasure and self-deception?
For me, this film is not just a reflection of modern realities, human cruelty and indifference, it is a deep philosophy of life, relationships, personal drama.
"In her skin" speaks about the attitude, its quality, what it leads to in different situations with different people, individuals. About how important it is when there is love, care and support of family, friends, warmth in your life. Two families, two girls... And what can happen if you don't have it? Something to think about.
This movie teaches us that we must be able to forgive ourselves, because if we forgive ourselves, we can forgive others. To always remember, to be able to see that the other person is never to blame for our own failures and problems. It is not their fault that we are hurt for this and that reason. Aggression directed at another never solves a problem, it will never fix anything.
It can be very difficult to stop and look around and think, just think, what is wrong with me, with my life, and what can I do to fix it? The most obvious and simple way, as in the case of Carolyn, is not always the most faithful and reliable.
In conclusion, I would like to wish you to be kinder and more attentive to those around you, and to anyone in general.