There's a strange creature, but the movie is not about that creature. It's an alien being, but the movie isn't science fiction. There's relatively graphic sex, but the movie isn't about sex or porn either. Some aspects are horrific, but it is by no means a horror movie.
What this film is, in the end, is a beautifully shot, slow-paced allegory about our innate longing for meaningful relationships. The acting is as solid as it can get, giving life to characters that are credible, normal, confused, loving, hateful, horny, irate and understanding.
Now that description is probably less alluring than what the poster would lead you to believe, but as long as you let go of whatever expectations you may have about the story, you will find yourself drawn in by its poetic beauty.
What this film is, in the end, is a beautifully shot, slow-paced allegory about our innate longing for meaningful relationships. The acting is as solid as it can get, giving life to characters that are credible, normal, confused, loving, hateful, horny, irate and understanding.
Now that description is probably less alluring than what the poster would lead you to believe, but as long as you let go of whatever expectations you may have about the story, you will find yourself drawn in by its poetic beauty.