themontauksun's reviews

As a surfer and a fan of surf films, this is one of the best documentaries on surfing I have ever seen. The stories behind the lives of these villagers are so well told, and the areas in which the director chose to focus gave an added understanding of the experiences within the village of Vanimo. This film is a rare little gem in which you may walk out of the theater speechless, thinking about the fate of the people in the film, feeling thankful to have a glimpse into such an exotic corner of the globe, and best of all, hopeful about the future of those you are rooting for in the film. The captivating experience is feeling the universal joy that unites surfers around the world, from all walks of life. Adam Pesce captures it beautifully.