Beautiful, poignant, real

Rating: 9/10 (3 February 2004)

This is only Sofia C's second effort, but it looks like the work of an accomplished director (and then some). It's the whole reality of it that gets me. As a person accustomed to the potential of isolation in a foreign country, this movie hits the nail firmly on the head. Helped along by a soundtrack that both conveys the general mood and captures the whole essense of that particular period in time, this is a nailed on masterpiece. The cast is excellent, the cinematography is superb and the script is just right.
I can't wait for the next one Sofia.