this be an exquisite film about the search for some bliss in everyday life . the pacing and the camera work and the emotion and the haunting musical score and the pure charm of this picture make it a must see . it isn not easily appreciate by the immature or emotionally stunt . the only flaw i can see about this film be that it wasn not capture in a more technically perfect film format . it deserve todd ao and technicolor and the very fine sound format available . ( an intimate film can be make in seventy millimeter . ) the gorgeous italian villa effect on it inhabitant would have render even more lushly and the small lovely moment would be even more beautifully see and heard . a it be and it still demand attention a a sweet move small film . i can not stop myself from watch it every time it come on satelite . the transformation of the character from contain and tight and mistrustful be always a joy to watch and i really should recommend it more often . the casting be perfect and the mood be perfect and the acting be above reproach . it be a film about middle age and the choice people make . it be deep and thoughtful without beat the viewer up with heavy handedness . watch it in one sitting and let it have it effect on you . if you do not get it and perhaps you haven not live enough and or something else be wrong with you .