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Description:

In this scene, Conor comes to Eamon's house late at night to write a song that is dedicated towards Raphina. Conor delivers the tape to Raphina. As she listens to the tape, Raphina starts crying due to the fact that she really likes the song and also because she relates to the song in such a way that it touches her heart and she gets sentimental over the song.

Film technique: Lighting

The lighting in this scene is low key lighting. It is used to represent a serious matter and to bring out certain elements of the scene. The low key lighting also shows that it is late at night. The lighting does turn to a high key when showing the band playing together, showing that they are happy with the song.

Themes

Friendship

The friendship theme is very potent in this scene and throughout the whole movie, as Eamon and Conor are the songwriters of the band. The shared talent and interest of music is what makes the bond between these two characters so strong.

Escapism

The song is written in a way that shows the hope, escape, and rising above hardships to make a dream reality. Since Raphina's dream is to leave Dublin to go to London and to pursue her modelling career, this song deeply touches her heart as she connects and relates to the lyrics in an emotional way.