i hadnt read the synopsis so i was going into the film with no expectations whatsoever. it was a pretty solid melodrama and the cinematography , soundtrack, and palette set the mood perfectly. on the downside, the plot was incredibly predictable, there was no room for surprises or hope for an ending besides the one youd imagine. there also wasnt nearly enough of a set up for the story, we're kind of just shoved into it. *some events* are the driving factor of the plot, but those events happen so early on with no introduction so they really lack shock value. same for the characters, we dont get to know them enough to care about what happens to them. of course as youre watching the film you want to know what happens, but youll probably forget you even watched it tomorrow. this is unfortunate as the cast, storyline, and everything else was great, but the execution and plot timeline definitely couldve been better.

overall i recommend you watch this if youre on the fence, its not film of the year but its not a bore or a failure.