At its heart, this is a beautifully rendered family drama, but the elements of intrigue and the larger meditations on the ownership and value of art add layers of nuance! Portia's impulsive decision as a teenager has fascinating ripple effects, and the way the ramifications do or don't play out is unexpected but satisfying. There is such poignancy to the ending in that what seems like an ultimate "win" for Evelyn and a skirting of the worst possible outcome is its own ultimate tragedy. The exploration of art, what its worth, and authorship of creativity was fascinating too!
At its heart, this is a beautifully rendered family drama, but the elements of intrigue and the larger meditations on the ownership and value of art add layers of nuance! Portia's impulsive decision as a teenager has fascinating ripple effects, and the way the ramifications do or don't play out is unexpected but satisfying. There is such poignancy to the ending in that what seems like an ultimate "win" for Evelyn and a skirting of the worst possible outcome is its own ultimate tragedy. The exploration of art, what its worth, and authorship of creativity was fascinating too!