Romance

Romance (1999) elicits strong emotional responses centered on the protagonist's profound frustration and longing for intimacy. Viewers primarily experience Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy as they witness her unfulfilled desires and the breakdown of connection in her relationship. Anxiety and Anger are prominent due to her increasing desperation and the risky, unconventional paths she explores. While Love is the foundation of her initial relationship, its troubled nature leads to a sense of the Disturbing and Guilt as she navigates her sexual awakening. The film offers little in the way of traditional joy or happiness, instead focusing on a raw and often uncomfortable exploration of human intimacy and the consequences of its absence.