Unassuming drama, too slow, sad and serious for my taste. Relies way too much on its own statement, more than half the runtime is a waiting room to the conclusion. Some people dislike it but I disagree, it's what makes the movie. The film changes its course repeatedly so, again, you gotta wait for it.
The unsubtle references to China's transformation are relevant to many countries, at least in Europe, it's the kind of issue that can't be expected to be approached by anglo cinema. Mothers and motherlands are changing rapidly worldwide. That's interesting and welcomed.
There's a clear effort and it's original but I still feel like it's too little, somehow. The title credits appear 40 minute into the film, another reason to believe this is a simple essay, rather than a character study, and therefore two hours feel unjustified.
The unsubtle references to China's transformation are relevant to many countries, at least in Europe, it's the kind of issue that can't be expected to be approached by anglo cinema. Mothers and motherlands are changing rapidly worldwide. That's interesting and welcomed.
There's a clear effort and it's original but I still feel like it's too little, somehow. The title credits appear 40 minute into the film, another reason to believe this is a simple essay, rather than a character study, and therefore two hours feel unjustified.