Review of Panama

Panama (2015)
7/10
Interesting but not entirely engaging or conclusive
20 June 2016
Jovan is an architecture student at university. He doesn't believe in monogamy, instead just having one-night stands and multiple short- term relationships. His view is reinforced and encouraged by his friend, Milan, who is even more free-wheeling than him. They even have a monthly game, the winner being the one who has the most sexual encounters. Then Jovan meets Maja. They are attracted to each other and start sleeping together. Jovan makes it clear from the start that he believes in an open relationship, and Maja is fine with that. However, while he is free to see other women, he starts to suspect that Maja is seeing other men, gets jealous and starts cyber-stalking her. After a while he discovers that he loves her and starts to see her exclusively. Will the relationship survive his jealousy, paranoia and obsessiveness?

An interesting examination of relationships, particularly among young adults, in an age of social media, pornography, instant satisfaction and non-commitment. Also looks at darker issues, especially jealousy and obsession.

Some interesting twists in the tale. At many points in the story the relationship can go in many directions, and a word or action here or there can change everything.

Good, but not great. The characters are a bit too one-dimensional, and I was expecting something more dramatic towards the end. Ending, while poetic, feels too vague.
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