Director Colin Schiffli crafts a disturbing romantic crime tragedy that will stick with any viewer who watches it. The two main leads are portrayed heartbreakingly by the actors playing them, adding subtleties and emotions to their performances that feel real and nuanced. The story is also brilliantly written by its lead David Dastmalchian, proving that despite the supporting roles he is usually regulated to, he works just as well as a storyteller as he does a lead. The story is injected with passion from beginning to end, crafting low-life yet emotionally attachable characters that are willing to do anything to accomplish their dreams no matter how corrupt and fanatical they are. This is only further accompanied by beautiful visual direction, allowing the film to flow like poetry with its inclusion of subtle repetition and symbolism. This film is emotionally gravitating coming from a place of passion from a cast and crew of amazing storytellers that, despite its controversial plot, is able to craft a deep character study that will give any viewer a heartwarming and breaking experience.
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