A young girl is frustrated because she hasn't been able to pursue her dream of performing grand opera, because of family responsibilities. Her dying younger sister gives her a special gift for her birthday, a startling glimpse of the future, her future. She witnesses herself as star of the Metropolitan Opera, and realizes that she must and she will pursue her dream for her sister, for her family.
with much time in my hands, im finally watching the dvds of twilight zone (80's run) that i bought in 07! though ive forgotten most of the episodes, just the few first scenes sends me back memory lane, and i am suddenly reminded of different episodes, like this one.
This is such a beautiful episode. A dying sister urges her talented sister to pursue her dreams. But she is reluctant, bogged down by the realities of taking care of the family. The sister's death wish comes true: that she sees her future, her beautiful future as the opera singer. She watches herself perform, being applauded and loved.
i have an older sister who is down on her luck right now. and i know she's feeling very shitty about herself. i really dont know what the future holds for her. but if that future is a bright one, i would wish that she could get a glimpse of it. and by seeing that future, she'd be able to gather enough courage to carry on and persevere.
would you want to see yourself in the future? would seeing it change you or what you are doing right now?
3 comments:
im regretful person so i would want to go back in time
Wasn't there a twilight zone with Forest Whittaker as the host? That sucked.
I haven't seen the 80s run but I love the original from the 50s/60s. It was classic mystery show at its best. And although Star Trek "invented" most of the modern stuff we use today, I was surprised that the Twilight Zone "invented" the flat screen (the pig people ep). lol
TA3,
Sir.. you are an inspiration for some of us still in the closet here in our company.
Keep it up.
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