A recently-widowed mother who yearns to be independent and her overprotective son cross paths in what is a slightly nondescript second feature from Meszaros about the perceived strengths and weaknesses of familial bonds.
While rather light on story, there’s a refreshing, liberating quality to Meszaros’ feature debut about a young Hungarian woman’s search for romantic and psychological fulfilment.
Laszlo Nemes’ second feature sees him reprise his “Son of Saul” technique—the long-take closeup in shallow focus—on a sprawling period drama, but with varying results.
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