Mesmerizing May-December Romance Unveils Astonishing Trauma Repercussions
May December on Netflix stuns viewers with an intense 'trauma response' scene, leaving them speechless Prepare to be captivated by the shocking portrayal of the characters' emotional journey
Director Todd Haynes returns with another haunting love story in his latest film May December. One particular scene in the movie has left audiences stunned by its portrayal of a shocking "trauma response." Starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, the official synopsis of May December tells the story of a married couple who struggle with the aftermath of their scandalous romance being revisited by a Hollywood actress conducting research for a film about their past.
While the scandal is fictional, it is believed that the story may have drawn inspiration from the 1997 scandal involving teacher Mary Kay Letourneau. The recent streaming of May December on Netflix has left some viewers taken aback by a scene that clearly depicts a "trauma response."
Shocking “trauma response” in May December leaves viewers speechless
During a shopping trip for Mary's graduation dress in the film May December, Elizabeth and Gracie's peculiar feedback about the dress options leaves viewers surprised by Gracie's "trauma response."
As Mary tries on various dresses, she falls in love with one that accentuates her arms. Gracie is overheard complimenting her, saying, "Oh Mary, I have to commend you for being so brave and flaunting your arms like that."
"I always wished I could do that at your age, not caring about those unrealistic beauty standards," I said. Not surprisingly, Mary ended up choosing a dress that covered her arms, much to Gracie's delight.
One viewer took to X/Twitter to share, "I never recovered after this," in shock after watching the scene. Another viewer also commented, saying it was "the loudest gasp of the entire film" and the original poster agreed, adding, "Just an immediate trauma response, tbh."
"A third viewer commented on how crushing it was to see her change to a dress with sleeves after this. The graduation ceremony remains a lingering issue for Gracie throughout the movie, leading her to project her own insecurities onto her family in various ways. This behavior is crucial in shaping Elizabeth's opinions on Gracie and her marriage in May December."
"My wife and I were just talking about this scene a couple of minutes ago and it's really hard to watch. The audience at my showing all gasped. Grrrrr..." another viewer shared.
"It's just traumatic to watch. My mother still doesn't understand why I hate going shopping with her," another viewer added.
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Editor's P/S
1. The scene in May December where Gracie has a "trauma response" while shopping for her graduation dress is one of the most powerful and moving scenes in the film. It is clear that Gracie is deeply traumatized by the events of her past, and this scene provides a glimpse into the lasting impact of that trauma.
2. The scene is also a reminder of the importance of being sensitive to the needs of survivors of trauma. It is clear that Gracie is not ready to talk about her trauma, and it is important to respect her privacy. However, it is also important to be there for her if she needs support. The scene in May December is a powerful reminder of the importance of both sensitivity and support for survivors of trauma.
