A quiet watching experiencia, Wiñaypacha takes us into the Andean paradise as we witness the struggle of old couple that lives alone in the high mountains, in their little stone house alongside their dog, sheep, and a llama. A simplistic premise, it launches you into a very intimate and rather sad experience about solitude, old age, and the beauty of silence.
Filmed in a very minimalist way, Wiñaypacha is all about the silent beauty of the Andes as a backdrop, with the rather cruel yet honest way of living of two old people that expect their son return, something that feels each day more and more distant.
There's a very unique and interesting simplicity to this film that enthralls you. There's little dialogue, and most of the film consists of simply watching this couple live alone, and yet, you can't help but feel their struggle with their every move, as they fight against the elements to survive in an uncaring world where people shouldn't grow old. It moves you, and it breaks you. To watch vulnerable people being so alone, so far away from modernity, crumble away in complete silence, with no one around. Wiñaypacha is a honest, tragic film that will touch your soul with desperation and kindness.
