This movie is unlike anything I’ve seen. If you see this movie, check all your expectations and notions about how a film “should” work at the door. If you go into it expecting the immediate gratification and the familiar, almost predictable format of your average American film, you probably won’t enjoy it. This film is meant to engage you not entertain you. If you have patience, it will no doubt be one of the most rewarding films you’ve seen.
As far as the movie itself, the best way I can describe is that it is a visual meditation on the questions of life and God. The cinematography and music in this film are amazing; they contribute as much to the story as the dialogue does. In terms of plot, it’s most certainly there. There is resolution and closure, albeit subtle, and not as pronounced as we may be used to.
Essentially, this is a movie that explores the tension between human nature and the metaphysical questions of our existence. It will leave you thinking.