I happened to watch this film on HBO late last night. I missed the first ten minutes of the film, but that did not diminish the impact that this film has made on me! I was drawn to the film because I recognized the starring actress as being in Serafina. I saw Serafina in play form and on film,and was blown away by the actress playing Serafina. As I write my comments about Yesterday, I do not recall the name of the actress and do not wish to misspell her name,because she is a powerful young actress deserving of being identified by name. This story is so realistic, I could feel the pain and emotional strife caused by this situation. When Yesterday's husband described the predicament he experienced while working underground without the proper facilities to relieve himself, I was there feeling his pain! This film has given me an added resolve to do what I can to help in the struggle to conquer this horrible disease! One cannot watch this excellently made film without shedding a tear. When I began telling my daughter about the film, I was unable to finish without sobbing. She said to me, "Mommy, stop watching these films if they affect you in this way." I don't agree, I think we need to be exposed to sad situations in just this very realistic way.
Beatrice
Beatrice