A film I saw on the weekend that truly touched me.
And an Australian film! When Im about to walk into the cinema to see an Australian film Im usually filled with dread.
Will it be good? God I hope so.
But this one surprised me. It was great!
The issues and themes brought up in 'The Waiting City' were
so profound.
The first Aussie film to be shot entirely in India. Its about a reasonably young couple who go to India to take home their baby girl whom they have adopted and have been waiting 2 years to see.
Once they arrive in India they are delayed time and time again by the adoption agency and they go on a journey of transformation, discovery, love and belief. What I found to be the greatest and effective theme throughout the film was the spiritual journey the two characters went on.
The use of Religion and the streets of india created such an authentic feel to the film which Mcarthy did with such elegance. The beginning was such a culture shock to Ben and Fiona and it was so interesting to see the characters develop and find themselves again. Especially Fiona, who had the furthest to go in her journey.
I would see this movie again in a heartbeat. It was beautiful, heartbreaking at times and depicted India with such realism.
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