I watched this movie in class not long ago, which is the only reason I have seen it; it is not the kind of movie I'd pick up for home viewing. Which is not to say that it was bad; it was nothing spectacular, but it was above the average mindless plot.
This movie follows Marta, an average teen girl living in Poland, as she struggles though everyday dramas and obstacles, and then some more. Marta leads a fairly content life until her single mother decides to wed Marta's boyfriend's equally single father. From there on, Marta's troubles grow and grow.
The movie's close is a climatic event, but leaves the ending too open for me to fully admire. The acting is brilliant at times, but not up to standard at others. I liked that the movie did stumble through some fairly heavy themes, but was lacking in elegance during this journey.
6.5 out of 10.
