The Humans
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“Maybe that is what beauty was, for humans. Accidents, imperfections, placed inside a pretty pattern.”
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In The Humans, we follow an alien who disguises himself as a human and eventually begins to observe the ways in which we live. What starts as disgust and confusion towards society and routine, gradually transforms into a profound appreciation for humanity. We learn, from an alien, why being a human being is actually so special. We learn that there is beauty in the mundane and in our imperfections. We learn that you can’t truly appreciate joy without experiencing sorrow, and that a perfect life would ultimately be a dull one. Pain and loss may be the price we pay, but the love, connection, wonder, and happiness we experience make it all worthwhile.