I enjoyed this film, it was quite pleasant and peaceful and I am sorry that others did not. Maybe that was because it was was not the easy to watch, fast moving film filled with action that most seem to prefer? For those who might appreciate a softly sensual and relaxed film dealing with loss, love, regret and yearning please take a look below at what I thought.
Set in beautiful British Columbia, the characters live in a small fishing town affected by the loss of the industry and they are experiencing all of the social issues normal in that situation. I thought that Brendan Fletcher's portrayal of Hart, a young man with dreams of a better life while living with an alcoholic father showed just the right sort of anxiety and and anger over his predicament. I could sympathize with his choice to reach out to Keiko for comfort and the friendship that develops between them is fun as well as very touching and tender. Their final scene together was perhaps the only way for Keiko to best show appreciation for Hart's caring and support and seemed like a very natural and fitting way to say goodbye, give him a small part of his dream and end that chapter in their lives.
Keiko, rejected and abandoned by her sexually violent and philandering husband felt hurt and lonely and met those needs by her friendship with the Hart character and the physical passion with Vern, the local policeman who was spurned by his wife. Both men found some comfort with Keiko and she with them individually but none the happiness or resolution they so much desired.
If you are feeling mellow and can appreciate a film for it's sensitivity, fine acting, intimate looks at human foibles and needs and for great the great scenery of Bowen Island, Celtic Shipyards in Vancouver and Tofino British Columbia then you may enjoy this one.
Set in beautiful British Columbia, the characters live in a small fishing town affected by the loss of the industry and they are experiencing all of the social issues normal in that situation. I thought that Brendan Fletcher's portrayal of Hart, a young man with dreams of a better life while living with an alcoholic father showed just the right sort of anxiety and and anger over his predicament. I could sympathize with his choice to reach out to Keiko for comfort and the friendship that develops between them is fun as well as very touching and tender. Their final scene together was perhaps the only way for Keiko to best show appreciation for Hart's caring and support and seemed like a very natural and fitting way to say goodbye, give him a small part of his dream and end that chapter in their lives.
Keiko, rejected and abandoned by her sexually violent and philandering husband felt hurt and lonely and met those needs by her friendship with the Hart character and the physical passion with Vern, the local policeman who was spurned by his wife. Both men found some comfort with Keiko and she with them individually but none the happiness or resolution they so much desired.
If you are feeling mellow and can appreciate a film for it's sensitivity, fine acting, intimate looks at human foibles and needs and for great the great scenery of Bowen Island, Celtic Shipyards in Vancouver and Tofino British Columbia then you may enjoy this one.