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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  1. BellaM.
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    Extremely moving and truthful...
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  2. Jeffrey
    May 2, 2004
    8
    The most touching drama in 2004!
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  3. DamienA.
    Dec 3, 2005
    6
    Pehaps my expectations were too high but for the most part I wasn't as moved by this film as perhaps I should have been. Someone, somewhere else said everything happened on the screen, over there, that they weren't personally moved..same for me. A good film, but alas, just because it's better than so much out there does not make it a ten.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. JoeR.
    Jan 28, 2006
    9
    A moving and delightful peek behind the former Iron Curtain at the power of the human spirit and the thread of love, wisdom and support that runs through the generations of women.
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  5. EarlM.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    A superb film above love and family. Esther Gorintin is a wonder as are the other 2 female leads. A do not miss film.
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  6. BobS.
    Aug 1, 2006
    10
    Incredible writing and acting that nail raw emotional nerves in the viewer. Masterful acting that will hold you teetering in suspense on the verge of bawling.
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  7. OsG.
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    One of the most intimate and moving films I've seen. Beautifully fimed, fabulously real acting and I'm not ashamed to say it made me bawl.
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  8. KobaG.
    Jun 12, 2004
    10
    This movie describes a drama - so familiar for people living in countries like Georgia -very subtly and with great care and sympathy. It will give the hope to all people in need.
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  9. JamesG.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    As a older middle-aged male I was extremely moved by this gem of a film. As a traveller I consider it also a superbly photographed anthropological/ethnographic "documentary."
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Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    80
    Almost unbearably moving at times, Julie Betuccelli's simple but sublime debut feature presents a portrait of maternal love and female fortitude that will reduce the stoniest of viewers to tears.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    90
    Sustains a perfect balance of pathos, humor and a clear-headed realism. One tiny misstep, and it could have tumbled into an abyss of tears.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: David Stratton
    90
    The film is traditionally and effectively made; it also is superbly acted.
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