Beautiful cinematography. Good acting job by Michelle Pfeiffer. Regarding the plot, I think those who didn't like the movie sort of missed 2 simple points that the movie tried to convey to us: #1. The fear, melancholy and uncertainty of growing old alone. More so in another country. Although her son is by her side, he has to eventually move on with his own life. #2.The fear of being in your early 20's, single, and without a budding professional career to speak of. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to these.