Through Bloomington movie

Let me tell you how overwhelmingly hard it is to be in a secret relationship (particularly in a lesbian relationship).

Meet Jackie Kirk

There is this movie titled Bloomington, a film by Fernanda Cardoso, starring Sarah Stouffer and Allison McAtee. It has won different awards and gained recognition, featured in many LGBT film festivals in US, Canada and Europe. The movie is a coming-of-age story of Jackie Kirk, a former child star who went into college where she meets Catherine Stark, a mysterious and attractive Psychology professor. Jackie, a curious student, easily fell for Catherine's charm. As the school year progressed, their relationship and feelings for each other evolved. But by a twist of fate, Jackie is contacted again by her former agent and asked her to audition for the role she used to be so famous for. Jackie readily took the opportunity, auditioned for the role with added insights, that she learned from Catherine. The hard-work paid off and Jackie was chosen for the role. While this unexpected chance excited Jackie, Catherine, on the other hand, was left worrying about its threat to their relationship. 

Below is the conversation between Catherine and Jackie as they struggled to come up with a solution to keep their relationship.

Catherine: Okay, Jackie, think about this in practical terms?! All right, California is all

the way on the other side of the country. I mean, how often do you plan on flying out here

to see me?

Jackie: Many times, whenever I have time off.

Catherine: All right.  Fine. Yeah, let's say we do that. What are we gonna do when we get there?

Jackie: I don't know. Same as we always do.

Catherine: And what, what if we see somebody you know? You're just gonna say that we're college

buddies? again? And how are you gonna justify flying here so often just to see a friend.

Jackie: Look, if that's what you're worried about, I'm with you. I'm totally with you, okay? I'm not saying that I would be able to make this public right away because it can't. But I can promise that I would never let this be the reason for us to break up. Even if there is speculation, article, pictures, whatever, I'm willing to deal with it. Because I think you're worth it.

Then Jackie gives a reassuring stare and Catherine responds with a sigh and hugs Jackie.

(Rolls eyes) 

You really think that scene ended there and in that way?

 I WISH!

But the heated conversation continued…

Catherine: I don't wanna make this public.

Jackie: I agree we have to wait for the right time.

Catherine: No, Jackie, there is no right or wrong time. You know, maybe, maybe, I just don't think you're worth it.

(Hurt, Jackie exits and leaves Catherine alone in the room. The camera focuses on Catherine's pained expression.)

You see, this is how difficult it is to keep a closeted relationship work. It is actually worse for others who fear society's harsh dictates so much so that they would let the chance on love to pass off. That's how bad society's prejudices affect these beings who only want to love. Now, to strengthen my point further, I've taken some movie snapshots from Bloomington to share visual image or sample of what lesbian love really is. 

To all those who have experienced to love--- in a straight or gay relationship-- this is how beautiful loving is...

Sharing lazy moments

A kiss on the hand can remind a person of faith and courage 

Someone listens and appreciates your ideas and thoughts without judgment.

The intimate and delicate moments shared

And to all those who have judged ANY KIND of relationship, is this how you see it? 

A black-and-white, 1-D, flat view. 

Please think not only once or twice but a hundred times before you cast any judgment on any kind of relationship.  Because those you judge, though we try to look strong on the outside, we too are shaken in the inside. 

Catherine, unsure how to explain her relation with Jackie.

Catherine tries to nurse a bullied Jackie. 

Do not avert your eyes from her. 
Look closely.
It's one that is silent but cries.

At the end of the day, 
we just want to be with the person we love. 

Just like you.

Dreams are not necessary if you're living it.