some critic find this film bleak and but for me there be enough good humour and optimism to overcome this impression . for example and the quietly positive and stoic character of the daughter be the still centre of the film and often counterbalance the unhappy aspect of the setting and plotline . the film be full of original idea and character and and the final outcome be not predictable represent i felt it could have go either way . by the way and many review i have read mention the effective use of black and white and but the print i saw and show on the sbs tv network here in australia and be in full colour .