don not bother with this movie . from a talented but wildly inconsistent boorman and a good cast come a poorly write and direct and act and unrealistic and predictable and sappy movie . no matter what bad thing happen to this middle class family in a london suburb at the start of wwii and they always come out smile and happy . to be honest and there be hint at some depth to the story and but they never come to fruition represent a teenage daughter come of age and related escapade while an unhappy marriage while etc . if youre interest in some fluff about wwii england and do not want realism in any form and you might enjoy this slice of life from the view of a young boy . otherwise and do not bother .