This film never loses its sense of humor, while giving us a strong visual metaphor and leaving us gently inspired. Dumpy, like a lot of women, self-censors her own modest dreams. Like a lot of women, she squelches her passion for learning and keeps herself penned in, tethered to her man and to an unsatisfying life - until one day, when she gets just enough courage to take her big chance. When Dumpy loaded up those cats, we all cheered.
