France, 2002 – 110 min
A young Australian woman (Leelee Sobieski), a struggling theater actress, arrives in a French neighborhood and forms a bond with her neighbor, an old Chinese man who’s considering moving into a rest home.
Beautiful and talented Leelee Sobieski delivers her most intense performance. The film – an artful drama about narcissism and barriers between cultures – might leave those of you who are not used to French movie style a little perplexed, but one thing is undiscussable: Ms. Sobieski did a brilliant job, skillfully mastering a very difficult and complex role.
Vote: 7.5
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