Wonderful old-fashioned film which spans generations and encapsulates issues that typify the times.
The launching point is a flight from Holland to New Zealand in the 40's bringing mostly women to meet pre-arranged mates. We are immediately focused on a couple who meet during the flight but she has been married by proxy so that doesn't happen...not then. Eventually the story settles on three of the women and we follow their lives and interrelations.
There were some surprises but the film got its strength from the scope of its perspective rather than any particular plot points. There was some happiness, much sadness, regret...just like life.
Aided by the glorious scenery of the South Island. I found this to be a deeply satisfying filmgoing experience. It pleases me that films like this are still being made.
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