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This is a heartfelt tale of nuance. The poignancy of the remembering begins with the first frame and does not let up for a moment.

A family story heaped in tradition and sacrifice juxtaposed against modernity and a prodigal son. Spanning several decades, often told in flashback, the action never lets up and every frame is pregnant with meaning.

Beautifully told this is one to watch and rewatch for the simple elegance of the story telling and the humanity of its protagonists. The sacrifices of family members are felt rather than seen and one is left with a kind of grace not usually conveyed on the screen.

The characters will remain with me forever.

Who the hell is Justin Kelly?

And why am I not seeing huge movies by him?

From the other reviews one can gather that this is a movie that one either loves or hates.

It is a nuanced piece of work, exquisitely photographed and scored, and its pace adds to the mystery underlying each individual's experience.

I think this must be one of the most carefully constructed movies I have ever seen. One maybe forgiven for thinking that some of the shots drag but the denouement explains the rhythm.

The Director misleads us continuously throwing up red herrings and clues to the mysterious plot. A commendable work.

With all the brouhaha around the mega shows like the House of the Dragon and the Lord of the Rings, this show is easily the most entertaining with its satirical examination of society through an the device of an alternative universe. Beautifully anachronistic in detail and pregnant with relevance to the modern transhumanism this show highlights the predicaments and predicates of modern life without becoming sloppy, dreary or pedestrian. It has only got better from Season to Season. I just love the '60s vintage cars the Seventies soundtrack and '80s mobile phones all juxtaposed on the Swinging Sixties cultural milieu.