This is a beautiful movie, perhaps not in a purely aesthetic sense, it has the hand-held camera and no shiny, polished or pretty cinematography, but if it did, this film would lose so much of what makes it raw, real and ultimately beautiful. Most films are pure escapism, meant for enjoyment, or thoughtful pondering, this film feels like a very personal one. It's not a fast-paced, exciting blockbuster but what it is is a patient, careful, beautifully crafted tale of abuse, and love of nature and spirit. It is a harsh look at how an adult can damage and hurt a child, and the performances from both leads are to be commended; a wonderful, almost fairy tale like story that perfectly captures the innocence of youth, a joyous love of nature and wonder that can be found in it and in other people. I loved this film. It broke my heart and had be sobbing but I loved in nonetheless, maybe I loved it because it made me really feel. Beautiful.