The Way We Talk review sensitive drama explores deafness via three friends' infectious warmth
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Director Adam Wong's film offers a nuanced exploration of deaf culture through the lives of three friends. Alan, a CI user, advocates for the procedure, while Wolf passionately supports sign language. Sophie, also a CI user, wishes to learn sign language but struggles with her identity. Wong emphasizes the personal choices each character makes regarding communication, portraying their experiences amidst a tapestry of interests and emotional depth. The engaging chemistry among the leads and Wong's attention to detail create a warm narrative that champions community and understanding within the deaf experience.
The film adeptly portrays the complexities of deafness, emphasizing that choices related to communication methods should reflect personal autonomy, not imposed norms.
Wong's attention to detail enriches the story, allowing audiences to connect deeply with the characters' passions and struggles beyond just their deafness.
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