A young man scrapping by begins to slide toward crime. When job goes wrong, he and his girlfriend end up running into the mountains in an effort to hide from a hit man.
This is a film that is very interested in showing a place and a way of life a bit more than it is interested in telling a compelling story. Sure, there is a narrative thrust, though thrust is too strong a word, its more a push. The characters are very much part of the life and the place on display, but the problem is that unless you are part of that life and that place it is not going to connect to you. Watching the film I could feel the cast and crew bleeding themselves and experiences into the film to create something near and dear to their heart. The trouble is it's a little too personal.
This isn't to say it's a bad film, it's not. The cast is strong, the interpersonal reactions are strong and the violence when it happens feels real. The trouble is focus on place and life leave us a step or two outside the ring where you fall in love with what is before us.
Worth a look for those who think they may connect.
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