I thought this was an exceptional film, in it's stark naked simplicity and beauty of writing, direction and incredible artistic cinematography. It reminded me of a very tasteful piece of music, or a player who expresses just what is needed and nothing more, almost a film haiku. As an American I wish we in this country had more patience and appreciation for the artistic, which we did in the past, but today we seem to go for action packed, hit you over the head with formulas of sex and violence. If there is too much space, no good. If things take too much time to view before the next piece action, no good, etc. Excellent film, particularly for those with existential leanings towards the irreducible raw experience in life, with an ending which was as graceful as the falling snow. Bruce Kugler