Dallas Buyers Club is not just an entertaining true story film.

"The will to live is truly strong." This thought lingers in my mind after watching the movie.

The protagonist is Ron Woodroof, a real person who, in 1985, was working as an electrician in Dallas when he received an HIV positive diagnosis.

The doctor tells him he has only about 30 days left to live.

What would you feel in that situation?

It must have felt hopeless.

However, he did not give up.

At that time in the U.S., there were very few FDA-approved treatments, and options were extremely limited.

Ron Woodroof began to travel to Mexico and Japan to find unapproved treatments.

He started sharing those medications not only with himself but also with other patients suffering from the same disease.

This is the origin of the film's title, 'Dallas Buyers Club.'

It was a real organization that operated on a membership basis, helping patients access various treatments.

Of course, from the perspective of the government and pharmaceutical companies, it was illegal.

But for the patients, it was their last hope to cling to life.

While watching this movie, one thing kept resonating with me.

The law is undoubtedly important.

But can we only talk about regulations when people are dying right in front of us?

Perhaps that's why this film stays in my memory longer.

What's astonishing is that Ron Woodroof, who was given a 30-day prognosis, actually lived for about seven more years until 1992.

It was a story that showed how imperfect medicine is and how much stronger the human will can be than we think.

Another highlight of the film is the performances of the actors.

Matthew McConaughey lost over 20 kg for this role.

When he first appeared on screen, I thought, "Is that really Matthew McConaughey?"

His effort ultimately led to an Academy Award for Best Actor, and Jared Leto also won Best Supporting Actor, with both actors delivering career-defining performances.

As you watch the film, the image of Dallas in the 1980s naturally comes to life.

It was a time when the oil industry was beginning to shake, and the economy was undergoing changes.

On the surface, it was a vibrant city, but on the other hand, the fear and prejudice surrounding AIDS weighed heavily on people.

Now, HIV treatment has advanced significantly, but back then, it was said that the fear of people's judgment was scarier than the disease itself.

Thus, this film is not only about a disease but also about prejudice.

People who once pointed fingers at each other gradually begin to understand one another, and the process of learning to live together is quite moving.

If you plan to travel to Dallas, I hope you watch this movie first.

It will remind you that the city is not just about its glamorous downtown and sports stadiums, but also about the time when many people endured between despair and hope.

A city is remembered not just for its buildings but for the stories of the people who lived there, and this film made me feel that once again.

Sometimes, there are films that leave you sitting still, unable to pick up the remote even as the ending credits roll.

Dallas Buyers Club was such a film for me.

If you want to understand Dallas a little deeper and feel the value of a person's courage and life again, I highly recommend this movie.