I want to start by saying that it was a sweet little Italian film. Its purpose isn’t really to entertain, but to deliver an unsettling message. The human population is expanding rapidly worldwide, while the number of farmers is decreasing. Dealing with hunger will likely be one of the biggest challenges in the future. This movie centers on a farming family and portrays things from the perspective of why people like them are disappearing. There aren't many films that address this theme; most movies about farmers focus on romance, revenge, or other side stories instead of showing what it’s really like to farm. I believe it lived up to its promises, and you’ll probably feel satisfied watching it if you’re able to grasp the underlying issues. A 12-year-old girl named Gelsomina lives in rural Italy with her parents and three younger sisters. They are beekeepers, living by a strict routine, particularly when it comes to their profession. The story unfolds from Gelsomina's point of view as she experiences everything her family goes through. After her father realized he wouldn’t have a son, she has to continue the family tradition for the next generation. She is exceptionally capable and stronger than anyone in the family, even her father, who can’t compete with her. Furthermore, she already runs the family with a sense of morality. But when they reach a turning point, some unexpected choices need to be made, which makes up the rest of the story. > "You would need a slave. > Instead of 4 daughters." I can’t say it's essential viewing because it is still a movie and looks for chances to amuse you in between. However, it isn’t afraid to reveal reality, and that's what makes this film so good. It featured an impressive cast, though I didn’t recognize any of the actors—except Monica Bellucci who had a brief appearance. The cinematography was excellent; they didn’t try to impress viewers with beautiful scenery but presented things as they are. Besides teaching you about beekeeping and honey extraction, it shows that it's not an easy job, especially when you think bees do all the work while we just take it using protective gear. But the surrounding environment and everything around matters a lot. There’s no CGI; some of the dangerous scenes were filmed with the guidance of real professionals and a specialized documentary crew. It demonstrates that a coming-of-age story can be told this way. Urban development, hunters, tourism—all these things are disrupting rural life. This film covers most of those factors in a straightforward manner. It wasn’t necessarily easy for everyone to understand the ending because it had two layers of meaning: literal and metaphorical. One is an assessment of what's actually happening, and the other is a cinematic conclusion. Overall, it deals with mature themes, and children are involved, especially during the final section which focuses on them. Ultimately, not everyone will want a movie like this, but in my opinion, it’s definitely worth your time. 8/10

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