It is amusing to me that others have found this story dull or boring, as I think the pace and tone of the acting really helps put the viewer directly into the daily grind of living in a Serbian Village.
Being a Sebian ex-pat it is humbling to see how many of the customs and traditions translate to many of the ex-pats I socialize with.
The pace of the story is very restrained, so if you are after a rapid fire storyline this is not the series for you- the drama builds slowly, but this really helped develop the drama for me.
The portrayals of the family relationships are quite confronting and honest and contrast nicely with the interplay between city and country people in the series.
Spoiler alert.. The bonus value from this series comes through the military sub-plot that allows you to barrack for the underdog whilst leaving you hanging for a resolution to some curly questions. I think this sub-plot is strong enough to carry it's own series, I hope it does.
All in all, I enjoyed this film for it's candid take on village life and it's honest approach to the relationships of the main characters
Being a Sebian ex-pat it is humbling to see how many of the customs and traditions translate to many of the ex-pats I socialize with.
The pace of the story is very restrained, so if you are after a rapid fire storyline this is not the series for you- the drama builds slowly, but this really helped develop the drama for me.
The portrayals of the family relationships are quite confronting and honest and contrast nicely with the interplay between city and country people in the series.
Spoiler alert.. The bonus value from this series comes through the military sub-plot that allows you to barrack for the underdog whilst leaving you hanging for a resolution to some curly questions. I think this sub-plot is strong enough to carry it's own series, I hope it does.
All in all, I enjoyed this film for it's candid take on village life and it's honest approach to the relationships of the main characters