Imaginative, heart rending, and thought-provoking. The perfect antidote to the same-old same-old that Hollywood offers. A real work of art, but engrossing at the same time.
As with her last film, Half-Life, the director, Jennifer Phang (pronounced pahng not fang) tells a family-driven story set within the context of an unsettling future world. Along the way, there is plenty of commentary not only on the world of the story, but also our own world of today.
Performances are strong, especially from lead Jacqueline Kim, who is so compelling as the protagonist, who will do anything for her daughter but also is very human and flawed. The special effects are terrific for such a low budget indie, and they never go over the top or detract from the story.
This is the kind of movie that reminds you of what originality in the movies is like - such a refreshing change from the formulaic movies that seem to dominate the market these days.
As with her last film, Half-Life, the director, Jennifer Phang (pronounced pahng not fang) tells a family-driven story set within the context of an unsettling future world. Along the way, there is plenty of commentary not only on the world of the story, but also our own world of today.
Performances are strong, especially from lead Jacqueline Kim, who is so compelling as the protagonist, who will do anything for her daughter but also is very human and flawed. The special effects are terrific for such a low budget indie, and they never go over the top or detract from the story.
This is the kind of movie that reminds you of what originality in the movies is like - such a refreshing change from the formulaic movies that seem to dominate the market these days.