Corner Office
The opening shot of the film situates Barry at a desk on the far end of the frame. The imagery paints Barry into a corner, capturing exactly how he feels and lives his life.
Hiding
Barry is seen hiding behind the cement wall of his building, with the opening to the street next to him. It’s daylight and yet he chooses to stay in the dark. The imagery shows us that he flees rather than facing issues.
Lonely
Anderson has Barry sitting at his dining room table on the left edge of frame, and then pans to reveal his entirely empty table. The shot shows us his loneliness.
The Kiss
Anderson frames Barry and Lena in Hawaii kissing, with the hotel view facing out. They are washed out in black in the foreground, yet the background is in full color. The imagery tells us that this couple represents an idea, that two people can find love in the midst of the pain they have in their life.
