One of the strongest parts of the film is how it explores the idea that a single person can hold multiple identities inside them. It shows how someone can be kind to one person and cruel to another, honest in one moment and a liar in the next. It’s not about good or evil, but about how both live inside us. The film doesn’t judge its characters, it shows them as they are, full of contradictions and pain.
When I first started watching The Things We Kill, I couldn’t feel any emotional connection. It is Canada’s Oscar pick, but everything about it feels Turkish, the language, the cast, the setting. At first, it made me question what it really means for a film to represent a country. An Oscar pick should carry the voice, culture and soul of the place it comes from. Here, I felt distance, like I was watching something that didn’t belong to where it claimed to come from.
Around the middle of the story, there’s an amazing plot twist that changes everything. Suddenly, the film that started slow and distant became full of emotion and tension. The second half proves that the story has depth and meaning. The writing gets sharper and the emotions finally reach you.
Visually, it feels natural and grounded. The camera observes rather than interferes, giving the film a quiet power. The performances are strong, especially in the scenes where emotions are hidden instead of spoken. There’s a feeling of guilt and confusion that runs through every frame, as if the film itself is torn between two worlds, just like its main character.
By the end, I respected it. It’s a film that earns your attention slowly. The first hour may feel distant, but the second one surprises you and stays with you. “The Things We Kill” is about how people can hurt and love at the same time, and how sometimes we destroy what we care about most. This is a film worth watching!