| RATING: | 100% |
| FORMAT: | DVD |
Seriocomic look at sin and redemption that both amazes and frustrates with its take on Christian faith and forgiveness. Repentance is depicted as being as icy cold as the climate in northern Russia. The central character's genuine faith is contrasted with that of those who merely wish to be seen as holy yet still yearn for the comfort luxurious material possessions. Many pilgrims visit for help with their problems yet when offered strange yet good advice baulk at the necessary effort needed to achieve their goals - as if god were a more serious version of Santa Claus.
Like all the best religious films this achieves its emotional impact without artfulness but with simplicity of style and grace of form. A hair-shirt and sackcloth and ashes movie that will haunt you for a long time after.
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