I just happen to own the VHS version of this film. Again, my introduction to foreign films came from the Los Angeles Based "Z" Channel (even with the hundreds of premium channels out there in 2005, I still miss Z for I haven't seen in on American TV since! Quite sad, actually) and Sikel and Ebert's review of this.
The well-older guy falling in love with his 14 year old step-daughter theme began as a very disturbing theme to me before watching this. So...why did I view this film? As with 'Pandora' (yes, the Greek myth), I just had to know and the "Z" channel provided the choice. In watching, the film didn't go where I thought it would. It was funny. This film does take into account many sensibilities, and the unveiling of feelings that are quite into the "You can't help who you fall in love with" bit. Who's cruising on whom - is the ultimate question and it may not be as clear cut as you may think. Is it the young step daughter? Or is it the man trying to hold back what he had always done in the past? It's a question that'll keep running through your mind in this. That's what makes it adult-oriented, it's the subject matter, and trying to address the subject matter and not necessarily (potential) sexual encounters.
This is an adult oriented themed foreign film somewhat playing on the 'Lolita' theme, but with more of a twist. Hits everything, makes you wonder and provides a story...maybe not one for everyone, but one that has many sides and allows you to be the judge of it.
The well-older guy falling in love with his 14 year old step-daughter theme began as a very disturbing theme to me before watching this. So...why did I view this film? As with 'Pandora' (yes, the Greek myth), I just had to know and the "Z" channel provided the choice. In watching, the film didn't go where I thought it would. It was funny. This film does take into account many sensibilities, and the unveiling of feelings that are quite into the "You can't help who you fall in love with" bit. Who's cruising on whom - is the ultimate question and it may not be as clear cut as you may think. Is it the young step daughter? Or is it the man trying to hold back what he had always done in the past? It's a question that'll keep running through your mind in this. That's what makes it adult-oriented, it's the subject matter, and trying to address the subject matter and not necessarily (potential) sexual encounters.
This is an adult oriented themed foreign film somewhat playing on the 'Lolita' theme, but with more of a twist. Hits everything, makes you wonder and provides a story...maybe not one for everyone, but one that has many sides and allows you to be the judge of it.