Surrender Dorothy
Trevor is a busboy who is so terrified of women that he takes in a young man addicted to heroin and then uses the drug to manipulate, coerce, and terrorize him into becoming "Dorothy", his twisted concept of the "ideal girlfriend."
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Plot Summary
In 1995, a young woman named Sarah discovers a packet of letters from her deceased mother, detailing a hidden past and a wartime romance. These letters lead her to uncover the story of her mother, who was a lesbian in the 1950s, and her struggle for identity and love in a repressive society. Sarah's journey becomes one of self-discovery and reconciliation with her mother's complex legacy.
Critical Reception
Surrender Dorothy received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Madeleine Stowe's performance and the film's sensitive exploration of themes of identity and love. However, some found the narrative structure and pacing to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional depth and strong lead performance.
- Critiqued for a somewhat meandering plot and pacing issues.
- Appreciated for its exploration of forbidden love and personal identity.
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Fun Fact
The film's title is a reference to a famous line from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz', where the Wicked Witch of the West writes 'Surrender Dorothy' in the sky with her broom.
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