Mahdiye
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Abbas Kiarostami’s *Like Someone in Love* is a subtle yet profound exploration of identity, deception, and emotional isolation. Through its restrained narrative, the film delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, particularly Akiko, a young escort, and Takashi, an elderly professor.
Akiko’s detachment from her own life—performing roles for clients, her fiancé, and even her grandmother—reflects a deep-seated dissociation, a defense mechanism against emotional vulnerability. Her interactions are transactional, blurring the lines between authenticity and performance. Meanwhile, Takashi’s loneliness and paternal projection onto Akiko reveal his unconscious yearning for connection, masking his own existential void. 1 reply
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