"Hidden Exposure" in a film about second chances in life, including how rare they occur and how we respond to them. Sabina Gesham's promising dance career appeared to be over after she tore her Achilles tendon and became involved in a committed relationship. But now, her second chance opportunity arrives with the offer to star in a major New York ballet production.
The man with whom Sabina is involved is named Ramsey Stranger. Ramsey is no stranger to trouble. After he blatantly lied to Sabina about his failed business dealings and ran up her credit card, he dumps her and begins a relationship with the Alvy, the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur. And yet, he cravenly returns to Sabina long enough to impregnate her. Ramsey certainly made quick work of his second chance.
Clearly, Sabina's heart was not into seizing the moment to train for the role of a lifetime. Instead, she oddly decides to travel to upstate New York to confront Ramsey. While there, she bonds with Alvy, but chooses not to warn her about the fickle and abusive Ramsey.
The film was sad and even depressing in the missed opportunity of Sabina to follow her dream. And the fairy-tale allegory of the film never quite made sense. The filmmakers became overly "arty" in the ambiguous and unsatisfactory ending. The performances and photography were excellent. But a golden opportunity was missed to explore the special phenomenon of second chances in life. Rest in peace, Sabina Ramsey.
The man with whom Sabina is involved is named Ramsey Stranger. Ramsey is no stranger to trouble. After he blatantly lied to Sabina about his failed business dealings and ran up her credit card, he dumps her and begins a relationship with the Alvy, the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur. And yet, he cravenly returns to Sabina long enough to impregnate her. Ramsey certainly made quick work of his second chance.
Clearly, Sabina's heart was not into seizing the moment to train for the role of a lifetime. Instead, she oddly decides to travel to upstate New York to confront Ramsey. While there, she bonds with Alvy, but chooses not to warn her about the fickle and abusive Ramsey.
The film was sad and even depressing in the missed opportunity of Sabina to follow her dream. And the fairy-tale allegory of the film never quite made sense. The filmmakers became overly "arty" in the ambiguous and unsatisfactory ending. The performances and photography were excellent. But a golden opportunity was missed to explore the special phenomenon of second chances in life. Rest in peace, Sabina Ramsey.