I don't understand the low ratings some have given this. Granted, it is NOT a Hollywood "block buster". It's not and action/ adventure thing either. It is a quite realistic portrayal of what some folks on the home front lived through. And there is some truly excellent acting in it. I guess you have to appreciate simple honest film making. Sets are very well done. Costuming is spot on. Scripting proves that very often, less can be more. A very emotional ride. Sad, but ultimately uplifting. The kind of movies that are all too rare today.