Afloat weaves intricate family matters very well. Initially it may seem as if the movie portrays a privileged segment of society uncritically, but when looking deeper it becomes clear that the director criticizes the shallow understanding of the division between the rich and the poor / the educated vs the ignorant. The whole story comes together as a dissection of the alienated intellectual class in contemporary society through the portrayal of the self-centered journalist father. The film also stands out in its depiction of complex and layered woman characters. It is also refreshing to see female sexuality at the center of the movie.
Review of Afloat
