The Rumanian boy who learned english from his mother who teaches english in Rumania is the only one in the picture who speaks understandable english. As a Rumanian not used to the local dialect there should be a lot of misunderstandings in the movie between the characters. Just to make the movie more realistic... He comes to a farm and understands everybody... totally unacceptable in my view.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Definitely worth a watch. It grips you from the start and the symbolism and the development of the characters is well written and acted

I saw the rather auspicious title of this film on the movie poster, and knowing absolutely nothing else about the film, decided to give it a go. I was immediately engaged. The beautiful setting, austere cinematography and sound really drew me in. My interest was maintained as I was introduced to the small but unique and original cast of characters. Not really a lot of dialogue, these folks aren't big talkers, and honestly what was spoken I could only understand three-quarters of what they were saying due to their heavy accents. It didn't really matter as I understood through their actions and body language what was being expressed. Then a stranger comes into their lives, and while he's also not much of a conversationalist, he does bring a warmth and expression of emotion that is welcomed and gradually embraced. I really enjoyed this film and found it quite moving. The way they worked the land and found beauty in its severity. I felt the stories final conclusion was good and right, and natural. The only small reservation I have is when the main character Johnny visits Gheorghe at his new job. I felt the direction was a bit out of synch with the rest of the film, but otherwise I really enjoyed this film tremendously.

First I loved the basic and down to earth people it depicts, these are a twenty something son (gay) and his stroke afflicted father and aging mother. These people are just so plain spoken and not over acted. The film even shows an initial prejudice toward their young Romanian farm hand, that with time seems to flame, smolder and then calm to a quiet acceptance.The love affair seems in the beginning to be a trial and error affair where each man is unsure what his worth is to the other. Indeed, the climax begins when the farm hand leaves, father has yet another stroke and the son John Saxby, realizes he is in love. This I can tell you for gay men is hardly a trivial judgement. Much gay sex is simply recreational and non loving on an emotional level. I felt the film ended too soon, because great depth could have come here. However recalling the denial and tragic ending of Broke Back, I honestly hoped these people could grow in love for each other at least for a while. Excellent film.