"Love stories require an obstacle between the lovers, something that keeps them from one another. You have to yearn for the love that can’t be fulfilled. And it gets harder to conceive of viable cultural or racial or sexual obstacles between people as we move forward progressively."
- Todd HaynesRenowned filmmaker Todd Haynes is well-known for his examination of intricate interpersonal relationships and social conventions. One of his narrative observations emphasizes the universal need for a barrier of some kind to separate lovers in love stories, heightening the poignancy and significance …