The movie is even better than the book, which I loved! I have watched it a dozen times… I love the characters who are exactly as I pictured them in the book which is so rare. I fell in love with all of the actors and can’t wait to see them in other projects. The story line is hard to endure and you’d want to be careful with your kids, but the message is beautiful. The direction, the music, the scenery… all beautiful. The story is very touching.