We picked this movie out of the SIFF lineup because it was on a day and time that we had free. This is not a good reason to see a movie...or is it? We knew very little going in, and were pleasantly surprised....sort of.
At first, I was completely put off by the dialog and storyline. It felt forced and contrived. But after about 30 minutes, I began to see another side of it: a creative tale of two women helping each other. Women doing what needs to be done to care for their children. Above all, I think the location was the best character in this film...bleak and cold and frustrating -- the environment really added to the feeling of hopelessness and desperation.
I wouldn't recommend this movie to everyone, but as a writing and directing debut it was solid and captivating.
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