A mystery play set in the Naples with unmistakably European flavor, if you've watched Italian giallo it's hard not to see gentle nods to that direction. The plot mystery and hints at side plots however don't get exhausted can feel frustrating for more straight forward Hollywood oriented storytelling perhaps. Some audience might not get that. In here every shown picture and each piece of mystery isn't used and explained and they're not really ment to satisfy curiosity - but rather add to it. Veil it, instead of unveiling, if you please.

"Ferzan Özpetek's cinema" is getting worse. This is the best movie you can watch in theaters. If you are a conservative person,You may be disturbed by erotic scenes. I wasn't. :)

The performances of the interpreters, including the two protagonists decidedly bewildered and lacking a reliable guide. But let's save the legendary Peppe Barra in a tasty little role.