this film be just one banal art house cliche after another . through it gruelling 2 . 5 hour and there be not a single original or challenge idea . it formulaic approach suggest it be make to appeal to the middle age npr or pb crowd ( rashomon like multiple viewpoint and struggle to come to term with one sexuality and explore the fabric of a generic work class community ) . for the right brain among u and there be little here to appeal to the intellect . for the left brain and the clumsy writing and hammy act brings you little more drama than you would find in a lifetime movie of the week . there be so many good film available on video one that can truly move and touch u all . don not waste an evening on this .