The main central path brings with it a rewarding story that boasts the risks and payoffs of falling in love. The other thinner side paths on this road, unfortunately, frequently lead to dead ends despite being ripe for genuine expansion.

It's artful, atmospheric, and observant; a slice-of-life film told in a hushed tone. It's dedicated to recreating a specific time and place and dropping us into it. There's a gentle steadiness to the way it moves.

Vermiglio is a film that proceeds carefully with few narrative missteps, until the ending sends Lucia on a highly improbable journey across Italy that upsets the tale’s strong sense of geographical unity. One wishes for a more emotional and convincing ending.