Reviews

I really really liked this film. I thought the story about a cyber-security apocalypse was intriguing and I liked the way it was suggested, but not detailed, as the focus was on that impact on the characters' lives. (The broadcast of the President was a cool moment though.) The characters were all totally unique and engaging; performances all great, especially Hanna. It had a little "Big Chill" for the "Gen Y" going' on, but I could relate as a Gen X. (Boomers, maybe not as much.) I was particularly intrigued by the experience of living remotely (off the grid) and the surrounding culture & dynamics that came with- the neighbors, the "outsiders" the "intruders", etc. Nicely done, entertaining and thoughtful. I will buy this film to share with friends. I do wish it lasted longer in the theaters here in SF.

This film really blew me away. I saw it recently at the SF Film Festival. The camera work and editing style was both linear and non-linear, which I found totally engrossing and it made me realize how RAW everything about this film is. From the obvious difficulties and complexities of just shooting it, to creating the feeling of "fly on the wall documentary" of a village & culture, and then unfolding a story about a real boy who is in a living hell. I was both paralyzed and traumatized in the experience of watching it. I imagine the director used small hand-held cameras as there was auto focus & exposure,cool angles from the floor, etc. Some very beautiful and arresting imagery punctuated the overall manic texture of this film. The performances the director got from these real people was astonishing.Finally, the sound design and music completed the experience and it is etched in my mind. A stunning and unique achievement. Thank you to the director and for the producers who took a chance.I hope and pray change comes for these people who live as they do.