The first Souvenir film might have left you devastated. The second one leaves you chastened, but also hopeful. Still grieving over the death of her troubled boyfriend, a young film student discovers a new angle in her filmmaking repertoire and turns it toward her final project in order to graduate, much to the dismay of her instructors. She puts all her heart and soul into making this film, even when there's discord and frustration among her cast and crew.
Some might regard the film's conclusion as meandering or puzzling, but I actually think it rescues the film from a mediocre finish and instead chooses to bend the line between life and an artist's vision. More to the point, it underscores the hard-earned journey from loss to grieving to renewal. Our protagonist suffered a tragic loss, but in the end, is still young and starts to look at everything that lies ahead. It's a tantalizing second chapter and a flawless way to follow up. Grandly recommended.
Some might regard the film's conclusion as meandering or puzzling, but I actually think it rescues the film from a mediocre finish and instead chooses to bend the line between life and an artist's vision. More to the point, it underscores the hard-earned journey from loss to grieving to renewal. Our protagonist suffered a tragic loss, but in the end, is still young and starts to look at everything that lies ahead. It's a tantalizing second chapter and a flawless way to follow up. Grandly recommended.