![]() We also see the perils of old age, seeing death coming, being sentimental, and fearing becoming obsolete. We see how this carried down to his son, his unhappy childhood, his depression, and the difficulty he has in his own marriage. We see how he lost the real love of his life when she was picking wild strawberries and his own more passionate brother pursued her, and how his subsequent marriage to another was plagued with strife and his wife's infidelity. We see the common thread - his serious, intelligent, considerate, yet cool and judgmental personality - and how that made him a very successful doctor, but created difficulties in his personal life. Through dream sequences filled with symbolism and dialog with people he meets along the way, we get a picture painted of his life, its key moments, and how he evolved over time. It may sound too sedate to hold one's interest, but it does. ![]() ![]() This is a quiet film, with an old man reflecting back on his life as he travels to an awards ceremony with his daughter-in-law. ![]()
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