Although the layers of symbolism and allegory certainly add to the depth of the film's resonance, those who consider it purely as a more simply magic realist-inflected coming of age tale are unlikely to be disappointed either.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Although the layers of symbolism and allegory certainly add to the depth of the film's resonance, those who consider it purely as a more simply magic realist-inflected coming of age tale are unlikely to be disappointed either.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

A coming of age drama with a novel twist.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

A coming of age drama with a novel twist.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Schweblin’s work is rich in sub-plots and allegories and really could have done with being slimmed down a bit for the screen.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Schweblin’s work is rich in sub-plots and allegories and really could have done with being slimmed down a bit for the screen.

~ Jennie Kermode -

There's no shying away from the fact that the New Age, twig-built mumbo-jumbo peddled here is no match from the otherworldly ancient belief systems of Peru that flow through Llosa's earlier works.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

There's no shying away from the fact that the New Age, twig-built mumbo-jumbo peddled here is no match from the otherworldly ancient belief systems of Peru that flow through Llosa's earlier works.

~ Amber Wilkinson -