A visually stunning film in the style of Guillermo Del Toro or Wes Anderson, I was riveted by the ever evolving story of Mona, a Romanian-Hungarian woman who is at first show in the office of a social worker. She is asked why she abandoned her child and moved to England for a time, leaving the girl to be taken care of by a relative. What follows is almost beyond description.
Through a series of dream fantasy sequences, Mona's story begins with a day at the beach where a man is hiding in the sand and is being chased by the police. The couple have a quick romantic interlude and we jump ahead to Mona and her daughter living a bare bones existence.
Circumstances send Mona to Britain where she is held captive in a strange brothel where wealthy men can experience their fantasies within the context of high art. Rooms are set up with themes such as Joan of Arc, Lolita, and various other classics.
Do not expect a linear storyline but stick with this unusual drama for an overwhelming movie experience.
Through a series of dream fantasy sequences, Mona's story begins with a day at the beach where a man is hiding in the sand and is being chased by the police. The couple have a quick romantic interlude and we jump ahead to Mona and her daughter living a bare bones existence.
Circumstances send Mona to Britain where she is held captive in a strange brothel where wealthy men can experience their fantasies within the context of high art. Rooms are set up with themes such as Joan of Arc, Lolita, and various other classics.
Do not expect a linear storyline but stick with this unusual drama for an overwhelming movie experience.