"The film is a mysterious depiction of loneliness and loss in the stark landscape of Tierra del Fuego, unfolding to the accompaniment of a thin, desolate wind."
"Olivia appears to have narcolepsy and perhaps a kind of learning disability, or maybe her unworldly, childlike mannerisms are simply attributable to the film's overall unreality."
"In the abattoir, Olivia finds Mari, who is to be her friend, or lover, or quasi-mother figure; they have a moment of intimate tenderness together."
"The film itself feels like a funeral ceremony, seriously intended but also baffling and dispiriting, with Olivia's search for her father remaining unresolved."
Sofia Petersen's film presents a haunting exploration of grief and isolation in Tierra del Fuego. The narrative follows Olivia, who lives with her elderly father in a remote hut. After her father goes missing, Olivia's search leads her to an abattoir, where she encounters Mari, forming a bond that hints at deeper connections. The film's slow pacing and painterly visuals evoke a sense of stillness, yet its themes of grief remain obscured, leaving viewers with a feeling of confusion and melancholy.
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