It is very melancholic and "unflattering to the eye," making it a heavy watch rather than casual entertainment.

This film is a non-linear, ambitious piece of German cinema that explores a family farm and the surrounding woods across four different time periods: 1914, WWII, the 1980s (GDR era), and the present day. 🎬 The Review

The "rhyming" scenes across generations create a haunting, labyrinthine experience that rewards attentive viewers. The Bad:

Some critics felt the middle section stretched the repetition a bit too far, leading to rough scene transitions. 🔍 Could it be something else?

It tackles heavy themes like family secrets, domestic constraints, and trauma in a way that is "poignant and unobtrusive".