I think is the tone of the film and by that I mean everything from the cinematography to the dialogue the music and, most of all, the nuanced performances which, because it is so consistent and so consistently sublime renders the film far apart from the ordinary.
I was interested to see that Naomi Watts and Edward Norton produced this film. No matter which of them (or, for that matter, any one of the film's fine cast) is on the screen, we are fully involved: they invite us into their story, they invite us to care.
Even if one were to strip away the performances and the story there is still the sheer beauty of the Chinese countryside, filmed to perfection.
Just go, and see for yourself.
I was interested to see that Naomi Watts and Edward Norton produced this film. No matter which of them (or, for that matter, any one of the film's fine cast) is on the screen, we are fully involved: they invite us into their story, they invite us to care.
Even if one were to strip away the performances and the story there is still the sheer beauty of the Chinese countryside, filmed to perfection.
Just go, and see for yourself.