I watched this film last night and was amazed to find very few reviews today. I suppose the subject is taboo, but for those of us who want to explore all situation in the human psyche, it's a true find. I only wish there were more films that explore subjects such as suicide and incent in such a sensitive way.
As I started to watch the film, I must admit I was a little confused. I didn't understand the 3rd sibling portrayed, even at the beginning of the film, was the one who had committed suicide. Honestly, I almost shut it off, but what held me there was the acting. Marvelous and intriguing, the acting set the stage for me. I was determined to find out what these characters were all about. I continued to watch. It was revealed that the sibling who had committed suicide was the older sister, and that, in part, the reason for it was due to what her parents had done. This was not revealed until the end of the film.
The family is flawed. That's an understatement. They are like so many families and don't talk openly about what they're really feeling on a deep level. This is why therapy is so important, because it's hard to get to those dark places without it.
At the end, I was deeply affected by this film. I liked the way the film ended. I found it realistic, and you get to determine for yourself how the rest of the family's lives would unfold. After watching the film I actually had to sit and be quiet for awhile to allow my feelings to settle. I only wish there were more films like this that deal with taboo subject so sensitively and artistically. I researched Ron Brown wrote and produced this brilliant story. And yet, I was unable to find any more films by him. I am hungry for more films like this.
I took a chance and stayed with this film and so glad I did! It was a beautiful experience for me.
As I started to watch the film, I must admit I was a little confused. I didn't understand the 3rd sibling portrayed, even at the beginning of the film, was the one who had committed suicide. Honestly, I almost shut it off, but what held me there was the acting. Marvelous and intriguing, the acting set the stage for me. I was determined to find out what these characters were all about. I continued to watch. It was revealed that the sibling who had committed suicide was the older sister, and that, in part, the reason for it was due to what her parents had done. This was not revealed until the end of the film.
The family is flawed. That's an understatement. They are like so many families and don't talk openly about what they're really feeling on a deep level. This is why therapy is so important, because it's hard to get to those dark places without it.
At the end, I was deeply affected by this film. I liked the way the film ended. I found it realistic, and you get to determine for yourself how the rest of the family's lives would unfold. After watching the film I actually had to sit and be quiet for awhile to allow my feelings to settle. I only wish there were more films like this that deal with taboo subject so sensitively and artistically. I researched Ron Brown wrote and produced this brilliant story. And yet, I was unable to find any more films by him. I am hungry for more films like this.
I took a chance and stayed with this film and so glad I did! It was a beautiful experience for me.