To say that I was deeply moved by this exquisite film would be an understatement. This film took me not just on the character's journey but also invited me to go on a journey inward, bringing up profound emotions within and gifting me the chance to process much of my own unresolved grief. I feel like Andre Tarkovsky would be proud of Troy Ruptash in how he communicates the human struggle through magical realism and the acute detail to the heartbreaking beauty of everyday life and everyday people longing to heal and connect. I can't get this film out of my head. It's been a cinematic gift for me, and I imagine others will find this to be true as well. Bravo to the director and everyone who worked on They Who Surround Us.
Review of They Who Surround Us
