I didn't realize that Woody Allen did not direct this film until after I watched it. This explains much of my confusion. Depressing, monotonous, painful to watch. This film does nothing but depress the viewer. The early 90's fashions and musical bits did not help make this a "timeless" film either. The annoying "carolers" throughout the film.....on and on. The one redeaming feature was the reference to "Salaam Bombay". My wife was ready to shut it off but I had to see how it ended......oh well, no surprise. We all have to live with "dukkha" but this just rubs it in your face. It's an irritating film.