This humble gem gets 5/10 for its provocative scenes and honest interactions in an otherwise plotless film. I've granted two more stars because, without question, it has some of the best cinematography of genuine facial expressions showing the wonder and excitement of children and the callous apathy of elderly peasants that I will likely ever see. In agreement with other reviewers I found this documentary to be very ambiguous with no clear reason or message. The film plays upon two main stories: first, a few days in the life of a merchant trader from the capital city of Tbilisi, and second the daily hardships of poor rural farmers who's wealth and currency consists solely of potatoes. For a nation that most of the world pays sparse attention to, this brief look into the activities of Georgian citizenry inspired me personally to consider people in a part of the world I know embarrassingly little about. Would highly recommend if you have a contemplative half-hour to burn.
Review of The Trader
