I read the book and was excited when I heard about it being made into a feature film. So I knew the story, but what I eventually saw on screen blew me away, to be honest.
This quiet, peaceful mood in which the story is told, with atmospheric music, fluid cuts, cleverly set flashbacks, and everything with perfect timing, makes the unfolding tragedy incredibly powerful. The helplessness and despair of the partner, who gets completely cut out of her girlfriend's life by her partners perfidious familiy and ex-boyfriend, is nearly palpable. It's painful to watch, and it reaches you.
At the same time it gets super romantic in little details and with big scenes. Like the couples first time together, when in the background the beautiful song *As long as you're mine* is playing, which is performed by one of the main actresses.
I have seen a couple of Jade Winters' short films, liked them all, but this feature film seems to be playing in another league, especially technically. It feels, as if everyone gave as much as possible and even more. The acting is beautiful, emotional, touching. And also the crew behind the camera made sure the story comes across the way it is intented: To reach you.
This film about the loss of a loved one, who was brutally attacked and now doesn't recognise her partner anymore, is a wonderful way to spend some time in front of a screen. Especially since Jade Winters is a guarantee for Happy Endings.
This is a strong recommendation, in case you couldn't tell already.
Helmi Schausberger.
