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called the film "sexy and emotional" and commented that "Kirkman and cinematographer Gabe Mayhan capture the sun-dappled beauty of the landscape, and the central performances both anchor and lift the film." Walsh also wrote, "A couple of flashbacks color in their history but feel unnecessary, as the
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gave a positive review, stating that the film "is so well-written and acted you feel like you're eavesdropping" and "is voyeuristic, but in a far more refined and emotionally sophisticated way." Gleiberman also opined that it "is a small-scale movie, but there are far bigger dramas that don’t leave
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