The lives of Axl (Fernando Tielve), who's searching for his long-lost father, and Vera (Déborah François), who's recovering from a recent breakup, crisscross -- and eventually collide -- after they both take up residence in a London flat populated with artsy, free-spirited squatters. Director Alexis Dos Santos's intimate and imaginative film about youthful awakenings also stars Michiel Huisman, Katia Winter and Richard Lintern.
Director Alexis Dos Santos stressed improvisation, and his scenes have a lingering emotional rawness, but the handheld camera work left me feeling as woozy as the characters appear to be. full review
Overly familiar but endearing nonetheless, this coming-of-age indie from Alexis Dos Santos is most likely to appeal to those who recognize themselves in the story's lost heroes. full review
A lovely, somewhat messy movie about lovely, messy young lives.
Has a lively, romantic spirit that recalls the playfulness and spontaneity of the French New Wave. full review
Despite some missteps (a parachute metaphor is particularly belabored), the film has an intoxicating quality. full review