It's not a movie for everyone, of course. It is not an easy topic to address and it was courageous for the director to embark on the journey.
In my head, this story between Emilie and Jacob can be represented by a bubble: you enter it for a while, surrounded by beautiful images of unspoiled, surreal nature. And we emerge lost, out of breath, with a veil of melancholy on our hearts. A feeling that does not go away, for many hours (days) later.
It is a slow, conceptual film based on the sounds of reality that surrounds these two young people, united by a destiny and a past that torments them.
Affection turns into love, love turns into pain.
Proxemics hurts, it doesn't give comfort in the end (maybe yes?).
Few dialogues, many looks, thoughtful words.
Jacob and Emilie live in their bubble, alone, for days. Until the sun comes out and it's that dazzling light that makes them separate. We do not know if they will come back together, if they will let themselves go forever. But everything can be considered a beginning.
The panther running through the Swiss woods is peacefully free, albeit in the shadows, hunted, pursued. Ultimately, however, she will never be caught.
I conclude by quoting the wonderful ending song, "Good" by JJ & Palin, because it is perfect for this movie.
Plot summary
After many years apart, Emilie (26) meets her brother Jakob (22) again. She not only shares her sadness about the loss of their parents with him, but also a secret... It is Emilie's wish to arrange the sale of their jointly inherited holiday house in the Swiss Alps. Unlike her brother, a professional skateboarder, she needs the money as a young entrepreneur. The family business, which she took over with her boyfriend Andreas (29),is heavily indebted. Emilie consciously retains a certain distance toward her brother, having successfully repressed her emotions toward him for many years. But his direct and unashamedly upfront behaviour gradually starts to undermine her cool façade. The vast and pristine alpine landscape affords the two an unaccustomed degree of freedom. The more Emilie suppresses reality, the more Jakob insists on a decision about their joint future. Emilie's rationally-conducted relationship to Andreas and her deep affection for Jakob inevitably come into conflict. Can the two siblings really live a love that must remain invisible?
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Introspective and moving.
An Unwatchable Massive Bore!
If it wasn't for the messed up subject matter of the film this movie would be completely unwatchable! It's slow moving bore with uninteresting characters. The love story is barely interesting. And the story that's going on with the business goes nowhere. The acting is competent and the cinematography is good. Besides that this movie is crap! Boring on all levels and simply a bad story. Watch it if you like eating your time.
Sibling love
Siblings love and hate each other - naturally. Now when I say love ... well the natural order would not go as far as what or how much they love each other here. And you can feel it from the first moment - very early at least.
This is drama and madness combined. The acting is really good, the pacing is slow. It will not be everyones cup of tea. And the husband being oblivious to it all ... but this is more philosophical than anything else. Especially the ending ... where I reckon you can read quite a lot into - this is your "homework" - the movie does not just serve you things, it lets you decide what they mean.