This film had potential to be really outstanding, but the story plot involving the 8 year old brother almost ruined the whole thing. The 8 year old is presented as an insightful revolutionary who is miserable living under the communist dictatorship and is plotting to kill the dictator. In other words, this is about as stupid as stupid can be. If the kid and his two friends were removed from the plot, this film would of rated a 10. The acting was excellent and the dull,daily routine of living under a strict communist regime was very realistic and very insightful. However, some if the humor is hard to figure out, unless of course you are Romanian. But, overall a very good artist film, not for everyones taste, but a good 8 out of 10.
