another outstanding foreign film which thoroughly trounce the never end crop of crud emanate from hollywood . this be a story of life and living . no and definitely not the perfect little life so often depict in the totally artificial hollywood movie but rather and the real life complete with real character each with strength and weaknesses just like real people in our life and ourselves . the dynamic of all of these life and intertwine within the wall of this bathhouse and and particularly it age owner and be magnificent and heart touching and highly thought provoke . sit back and relax and and be carry away into the simple and beautiful life . there be real wisdom to be learn in this movie if you only open yourself up to it . you will not be disappoint .