From the opening shots of a child at play, I found myself enraptured by this film. Director Hyatt Bass (I think this is the only film she's made) has a terrific eye for location and landscape. The story is in many senses a pretty typical family drama, but it works because of the tenderness with which Bass depicts this world, and thanks to the sensitivity of the actors in the main parts. Particularly Karen Silas and Harris Yulin were excellent. At times the film's flow reminded me of another favorite, "Tender Mercies". I'm surprised this one did not play in more festivals and get shown in theaters. It deserves to be seen on a big screen. I think this is an exceptional movie and hope that more people will be able to see it one day.