This movie took me through a range of emotions that culminated in a tension between sadness and wonderment. Though it had some weird twists and turns, the film engaged me more than a movie has in a long time. The characters - both human and animal - are a complex blend of majesty and frailty, as is the landscape that surrounds them. The scarcity and simplicity of the dialogue add to the power of the tale. You'll need to open your imagination and just let the film unfold before you...but, in the end, it's strangely worth it.