i think this movie would be more enjoyable if everyone thought of it a a picture of colonial africa in the 50 and 60 rather than a a story . because there be no real story here . just one vignette on top of another like little point of light that do not mean much until you have enough to paint a picture . the first time i saw chocolat i do not really get it until have think about it for a few day . then i realize there be lot of thing to get and include the end of colonialism which be but around the corner and just no plot . anyway and it one of my all time favorite movie . the scene at the airport with the brief shower and beautiful music be sheer poetry . if you like excite movie and do not watch this you will be bore to tear . but and for some of you . and you can thank me later for recommend it to you .