Towards her Art (06 December 23)

The parallel that had me teared up. Nevertheless started with us following Nabi from behind when she was walking to that sordid sculpture of her. She lost her agency, has no voice.


But in the last episode, she went towards her art, following her heart that she chose to listen to.


I realised that from the get go, even though NB has a lot of battles between head and feelings, she always tried in her capacity to be honest with herself. In the end, from ruins, Nabi transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Very sure of what she wants, such a brave brave journey.


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