65th Festival del film Locarno

The film tells us about Walter, an elderly man and former circus artist, who is looking for his family roots and meets his nephew, an upcoming theatre actor. The documentary form enables the audience to closely follow the two protagonists and to understand what makes life for them worthwhile. The film shows how someone can transform the life of one’s neighbour by being there for the other even if it is risky.

Through the story of two Estonian women in Paris, the director shows difficulties of life and communication between persons from the same culture, but from different stations in life. Movingly exploring the themes of loss, aging, love, grieving, giving and encountering the other, this film is elegantly shot and superbly acted.