This movie is a beautiful slice of life from a vibrant Harlem cultural melange. The whole ensemble and the several storylines were handled beautifully - in fact a triumph. The characters were truly captivating - they felt as if they had been plucked from life (the angry francophone was my favourite character). I loved the way the gun was planted in our consciousness and then expectation was completely confounded in such a joyous ending. The split screen was used to great storytelling effect. This movie is so accomplished. I congratulate Writer/Director Christina Kallas. I look forward to more brilliant stuff from her. A nod also to the cinematographer Tibor Franklin and editor Elwaldo Baptiste.