No Rest for the Old Lady

I believe this movie is a missed opportunity. It has great ingredients (superb acting by both protagonists, good cinematography, local authenticity, intriguing plot). The storyline however meanders in search of direction, and doesn't necessarily go anywhere in particular. Like a slow river making its way into an amorphous marsh. The action is peppered with subtle humor, mostly derived from well-captured details of a new reality clashing with the old ways.

Did I enjoy watching the movie? Yes, I did. But at the same time I was left with a sweet whiff of what this movie could have been...