Witch-hunt? We associate this term with something that was taking place in “the Middle Ages” of common parlance, although in fact mostly in the early modern period, but still, long time ago. Of course, the phrase has been used and abused by many, such as the ex-POTUS who has tweeted “WITCH HUNT!” about once every three days during his presidency, but even he didn’t use it in a literal sense.
The horrible truth is that witch-hunts are happening now, just as you are reading this post. For example, in Kenya the elders accused of witchcraft are being persecuted and lynched. Behind the superstition and/or pseudo-spiritual talk there are purely materialistic interests: takeover of the land and property of the “witches”.
Slow-moving at first (and at second), The Letter nonetheless contains enough life and hope and even comedy that help you to sit through the film. You can’t help to fall in love with Karisa’s granny. The music is beautiful. And (sorry for a spoiler) there is a redeeming ending.
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