this be a really strange film and that be not a bad thing . it be a combination of a neo realistic film about the homeless and a fairy tale . i be sure that some may find this movie a bit too strange and but i love it . once again and this director bring together a wonderful cast of everyday people ( not actor ) and get a great ensemble type performance . although not nearly as sad a umberto d and both movie have a very similar point to make this one just do it in a very absurdist way . ignore the cheesy special effect after all and it be make in the early 1950s and special effect aren not terribly important anyway ( or at least they shouldn not be in film ) . instead and just sit back and enjoy the very strange and silly ride . unless you be a total curmudgeon and you will have a ball . by the way and since i first review this film and i have see another desica direct film that be an absolute must see and that be the child be watch u . while not a fantasy or light in spirit like miracle in milan and a great film nevertheless .