The Skin I Live In

It’s a movie tinted with varied shades of thrill and suspense to entertain its audience. Its plot has emotional touches, often leaving the audience delving for a deeper meaning in the storyline.

This movie has its roots in the pain and the defeat faced by the central character, Robert Ledgard, an intelligent and successful surgeon. He has a simple life; residing in a villa with his housekeeper, Marilia. Adding to the suspense factor is Vera, locked up in the upper portion of the house. The mystery factor is that she is alienated from Robert and Marilia. She wears a tight fitted suit, the same color as her skin. The mystery of Vera is unfolded in the end of the movie, and this gradual revelation hooks the viewers. As the movie proceeds, we come to know about the death of Robert’s wife and daughter, a heart-rending story. His wife got burned in a car accident, whereas his daughter committed suicide.

The story about all these mysteries is unfolded thought flash backs. The movie is indeed a thought provoking one, which touches the emotional chord of the viewers, leaving a long lasting impact.