@yhanne 2 November 2021

Cast Away Yesterday, I decided to watch an old movie from 2000 starring the one and the only Tom Hanks. The boys and I have watched this before, but since it was a boring afternoon and there was nothing we can do except staring at each other, I then open the netflix application in my phone. Looked for something to watched and decided to rewatch Cast Away. Ok guys, for those who haven’t watch the movie yet, you can now stop reading because this article might contain spoilers. At first I really don’t want to watch this kind of film, because it broke my heart just watching the trailer. I don’t want to be left heartbroken in the end, but because my husband is such a movie lover, he urged me watching it. And indeed I end up broken hearted but it’s a great movie too. Too many realizations and lessons we could learned from the movie too. Everyone needs a Wilson The movie is about Chuck Noland who is working in Fedex. He is a workaholic and very dedicated to his job, that on one of their family dinner with his girlfriend on Christmas eve, he choose his work than spending the rest of day with his girlfriend. His girlfriend Kelly was the ever supportive and understanding fiancee too. Then on that night, while they were on their way to Malaysia, the plane crashed and Chuck was the only survivor. The next morning he woke up in an isolated island. That’s where his adventures began along with Wilson that helped him sane for almost 4 years alone in the island. Spoiler alert, Wilson isn’t a human being it’s actually a volleyball. Talking to Wilson everyday as if he is with someone, helped Chuck survive the loneliness, and manage to stay alive despite being hopeless that anyone could’ve save him. Never give up Giving up is just for losers. Basically if you want to win in a battle, you shouldn’t surrender nor quit. This movie taught me a lot about not giving up. There was time Chuck tried to make a fire like primitive people does, he got tired at one point because of the wound he got, but then realised he needed to keep going. And right there and then, he was able to make a fire and that’s where he appreciates the taste of the cooked crab even more. Keep breathing This is probably the best lesson for me. Can you imagine yourself trap alone in an island with nobody around, not just one day, but for four long years. It’s so devastating, and I might never make it. Back to the movie, Chuck continue on living on island. He manage to survive living inside the cave with Wilson and the pocket watch that has a picture of Kelly that keeps him motivated to be alive too. Until one day a broken portalet was washed by the waves to the island, that’s where he taught of getting out of the island, which he failed the first time. Ok to cut the story short, he successfully made it but he lost Wilson. Poor Chuck. He went back to the city only to find out Kelly is married. Another heartbreaking moment for our protagonist. I cried at the scene when he reunited with Kelly for the last time and share their last kiss. They confessed that they both love each other, but Chuck had to let her go. He lost Kelly all over again but this is what he said to his friend “I have to keep breathing for the sun will rise, and who knows what tide could bring.” Final thoughts There you go, these are the lessons and realizations I’ve learned from the movie Cast Away. As usual, Tom Hanks portrayal of Chuck Noland is on the top. At the end of the movie, I was hoping he would get his happy ending too, but since it’s an open ending I just leave it to my imagination. Though the movie is just fictional, it gives a lot of lessons we could apply in our daily life. There is always a reason to move forward and keep breathing. If someone left, believe me there is someone out there waiting for you. And if you failed once more, the more reason for you to stand once again. Life is full of challenges, and you can only make it, if you never give up. And after all of these hardships, it’s good to celebrate every victory with all the people you love and care for. ____________________________ Lead Image Source https://unsplash.com/s/photos/cast-away