An unsettling drama that cinematically captures and recreates the psycho-analytic experience.
It's brimming with bold ideas but none entirely come off, despite a willing cast and solid performances from the leads.
Director Dana Lustig strains for poetic meaning but comes up empty-handed. Unless, that is, you happen to like cod-Freudian naval-gazing.
A vaguely ambitious but finally wretched exploration of alternative poverty-row realities.
Confused? You will be, and pretty exasperated by the arthouse doubling of characters who barely come alive in single form.
File under curio.
After a mildly intriguing first 20 minutes, most viewers will want to take an hour-length jump into the future to put this idiotic film behind them.
Not a bad idea, but written by two Russians with the fluency of a Babelfish translation.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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