I don't reveal spoilers, so I can't fully explain the title of my review without doing so. More later. For now, the film.
This is exquisitely told from the point of view of a prepubescent whose mother is terminally ill. Despite its pathos and defeatism, the film expresses itself almost magically. While the undertone is serious, the overtone is playful.
My review title refers to the director's determination to explore childhood sexuality with an inappropriate realism. There is nudity in the film. So, what's the big deal with that? Nothing, as long as the actors are of age to enter into legal contracts.
This is exquisitely told from the point of view of a prepubescent whose mother is terminally ill. Despite its pathos and defeatism, the film expresses itself almost magically. While the undertone is serious, the overtone is playful.
My review title refers to the director's determination to explore childhood sexuality with an inappropriate realism. There is nudity in the film. So, what's the big deal with that? Nothing, as long as the actors are of age to enter into legal contracts.