first i be catch totally off guard by the film initial lyricism and then i become totally enchant with the unfolding story and engross with the brilliant directing . the character be all fully develop and not big than life but just like the people we live among anywhere we be in the world and in sweden and in turkey or in america and all completely believable human being with foible and nobility . hollywood could learn so much from this beautiful film . it show that there be no need to go into every little detail behind every action to bring out the whole theme clear and bright and and that show the brilliance of the director . hearfelt thanks to kay pollak and the wonderful cast for this superb treat .