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I started watching this tv series not really knowing what to expect. This coming of age story has a good plot, good character development and has a good cast. Sensitively filmed, this tv show captures the essence of youth, sexual exploration and discovering individual identities.

There are three main characters, Niko, Lena and Igor who embark on a film making adventure which forces them into characters which challenges their abilities to have sex with each other and with whom. It is a cleverly written plot where a controversial sex scene leads Lena to try and convince both boys to perform the sex scene with her.

I was not disappointed and neither will you if you decide to watch this.

If you enjoy watching a show that takes you on a road to nowhere, then this series is specifically designed for you.

The plot is, by design, formulated to make the audiences' heads spin in trying to figure out whether they are watching a scene from the past tense, present tense or the future tense. The writer fails to make it clear, what, when and why specific events were happening, leaving me with the sense that I have just squandered approximately five hours of my life before any of the pieces to the puzzle were solved.

The acting was very good and each character was appropriately cast. The cinematography was exceptionally good, showcasing the beauty of New Zealand's wondrous coastline and nature of it's lands.

Be prepared to be frustrated during the episodes all through to the ending, if in fact you make it that far.

Suffice it to say that this autobiographical film is as boring as it gets. Half way through the film and still nothing compelling nor interesting is revealed.

The filmmaker is desperately trying to keep the audience's attention and achieves this by useing lavish period. However, grand sets are merely empty props when it is accompanied by a script that is neither good or interesting.

I was looking forward to seeing this film only to be disappointed and turning it off at the 1 hour mark.