this movie had all the makings of a feel-good beach movie. set in new zealand in the 70's, it does a great job of making you feel relaxed, even sedated, as you watch a family's world turn upside-down. the key character is janey, a naive 13 year-old girl, but the real story is her parents and a marriage that is shaky at best. aside from the great direction and cast, ethereal camera-work, and a superb soundtrack, the real delight of this film is the part of jim, janey's little brother, who basically steals the show. a great film with a few good laughs that makes you feel good, despite a saddened ending.
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