Sweet Land (2005): Set in 1920, Inge travels from Germany to rural Minnesota meet the man destined to be her husband. Bureaucracy and social morality cause major complications. (7.1)
Director: Ali Selim
Writers: Will Weaver (short story), Ali Selim
Stars: Elizabeth Reaser, Lois Smith and Patrick Heusinger
Right after the WWI, I guess, the American public had strong feelings about the German nationals. This story examines the plight of one young immigrant in that environment. The characters are developed nicely and the period costumes, sets, scenes, etc are done well. Though, the story itself lacks a certain punch. I guess, I am looking at it from the perspective of another immigrant in another era. Countless other immigrants, back then and even now, have gone through and are going through so much more hardships than just mere resentment of village folks. Looking at it as a period piece where two strangers gradually falling in love and becoming a part of the American dream ... yeah, it does have that certain charm. But, it could have told a bigger narrative also. My Rating: 6.5
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