Another Romanian New Wave movie, like The Death of Mr Lazarescu (my favorite movie in whatever year it came out) and 4 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days ... these movies make you want to slit your wrists because the depth of awfulness of life in Romania is revealed ... the corruption, the injustice, the indignities ... but they're really skillfully made ... recommended for adult viewers with above average intelligence only -- not something you watch with popcorn to cheer yourself up.