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• Sensibility: Some of Fran's introversion is intermittent in a mildly confusing way, but these ebbs and flows add greater depth to the character and her interactions on the whole.
• Cinematography: This film works because of its visuals, full stop. The framing, lighting, and production design are done brilliantly to distinguish the normalcy of Fran's daily life and work and the bright vibrancy of her imagination. The testament to the films cinematic prowess is that the main character has almost no dialogue at all but the film is persistently interesting and beautiful.
• Energy: The film intentionally lulls a bit around some of the dull realities of Fran's life, but patience in these lows is well compensated by great dramatic highs. Great performances and a great score also make even the most mundane parts incredibly interesting.
• Narrative: A beautiful and heartwarming portrayal of a the melancholy of ordinary living. Fran's isolation, introversion, and interactions are brilliantly portrayed in a way that is relatable and meaningful. The coworker dialogue and office behaviors are picture perfect reflections of real-life office work. The brilliance of the writing is that it doesn't need any hollywooding or melodrama to appeal.
• T-Points: The film received five bonus points: one for a day-dream where Fran is lifting our of her shoes, one for an interrupted day-dream of a forest, one for a car crash scene, one for a brilliant end scene with a question "do you wish you could unknow me?", and one for Marcia DeBonis's performance of Carol, particularly in a scene at her retirement party and a scene between her and Fran in a coffee shop.

I was completely blown away by this film. This film is a prime example of what makes a film great: showing the story - not telling it. This shorter film packs so much emotional depth into the main character even with her only saying a few words. The brilliant visuals combine perfectly with the story to communicate a fantastical kind of life inside of a, sometimes tragically, ordinary one that enhances the relatability and realism of the film. There are a few moments from this film that literally had my jaw on the floor. Can't believe this film hasn't gotten more attention.

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