This film explores the intersection of the lives of the two principal characters. That intersection is the primary purpose of the plot, and everything else is a bit secondary.
Still, when the plot strays into areas which are very familiar to audiences, film genres which have a strong tradition of their own, we are entitled to certain expectations. That the director didn't really speak the language of those genres, and didn't provide plausible developments does detract from the film.
Still, when the plot strays into areas which are very familiar to audiences, film genres which have a strong tradition of their own, we are entitled to certain expectations. That the director didn't really speak the language of those genres, and didn't provide plausible developments does detract from the film.