Absolutely Heart Wrenching...

Rating: 10/10 (24 January 2010)

A beautifully told story about the often forgotten victims of war. This picture sticks with you. You'll be tempted throughout to coach and counsel the two main characters, but ultimately it's not your story to tell. It simply takes its course to devastating effect.
If you read enough of these reviews, you'll eventually run across the occasional know-it-all with any variety of "he should have done this or that" type scenarios. Ignore them. They are no more capable of putting themselves into Seita's position than anyone else. Just enjoy this film for what it is... An absolutely heart wrenching tale of the human condition.