Quite the experience.
This movie drips skill and serenity from its director and cast.
Though it owes much to a long list of European directors, it stands apart from today's other independents by eschewing the ironic, self-involved themes that have become modern film cliches. This film is reaching for the sublime. Whether it reaches that level or not is subjective, of course. But one cannot deny the unique spell that this movie casts over its audience.
I won't get into the plot. If you're looking for a clear, linear plot then I don't recommend this movie. I do recommend this movie for those in search of lush imagery, plaintive themes and characters, and hypnotic sound and pacing.
Hopefully this will be re-released with English subtitles so that it can reach an increasingly malnourished United States audience.
This film contains mild sexual themes and no violence.
