it is, at its core, the story of two young people who are so neglected and manipulated by their selfish, self-involved parents that their lives end in senseless and avoidable tragedy. It is a wake-up call, meant to remind us that life is short and love is precious, and that we disrespect our children’s self-determination at great peril to their safety—as well as to our own happiness and moral welfare. It is a message that I think contemporary society could benefit from.
