This has a feel of an Mademoiselle Fifi by Guy de Maupassant. The gradual build-up of the character, the storm outside (External element), and the fabulous showcase of cynical elements. The story depresses the reader but it impresses in bringing out the judgemental nature of human behavior. The length of the movie is too long. It could have been made into an episode to bring out the impact. Am only surprised that journalists could not figure out this classic story. It figures nowhere in their reviews..