September 30, 2010
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Bianca Engström, Shanti Roney, Annika Hallin, Leif Andrée, Maria Langhammer
In the summer of 1981 a 10-year old girl is left behind with an aunt when the rest of her family goes to Africa as aid workers. The aunt, soon courted by a man, leaves the girl with the promise to ret... read more 
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September 17, 2010
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Delivers a satisfying, sun-dappled fable about the kindness of strangers and the cruelty of peers. Full Review
September 17, 2010
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The Girl -- a beguiling creation -- bodes well for the future for the helmer and his waif-like star. Full Review
September 14, 2010
Ella Taylor, Village Voice
The pleasure lies in watching this observant, inventive child prepare to become a future artist before our eyes. Full Review
September 26, 2010
Diego Costa, Slant Magazine
In the film, girlhood is too premature a demand on a child who just wants to, well, play. Full Review
September 24, 2010
Annlee Ellingson, Moving Pictures Magazine
a devastating indictment of self-absorbed adults so concerned about themselves that they don't even notice the abandonment of a nine-year-old girl. Full Review
September 23, 2010
Nora Lee Mandel, Film-Forward.com
Beautifully plays out every girl's rebellious fantasy to do whatever she wants one summer. . .Combines realism with the magical perspective of the interior life of childhood. Full Review
September 17, 2010
Eric Monder, Film Journal International
Coming-of-age tale proves to be more arty than interesting. Full Review
September 15, 2010
David Fear, Time Out New York
Edfeldt and his extraordinary lead actor balance the scales by presenting this tragedy as a test of strength. Full Review
September 8, 2010
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A totally beguiling Swedish film about the coming-of-age of a 10-year-old girl during a summer when her parents and brother are gone. Full Review
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