
In a little village in central Italy, after the earthquake of 2016, a young family of animal breeders maintain their way of life while demolishment and reconstruction of houses and farms are on-going. In the middle of magnificent landscapes and steep mountains, following the passing of the seasons, Vulnerable Beauty depicts the life of a community trying to live in harmony with nature despite its unpredictable violence
The social issues The Half of it takes on are handled well, between the antagonization brought on to Ellie for her race and the conflict that arises from her being gay. Both aspects of her character are built up over the course of the film and don’t seem abrupt or rushed. The film shows racism towards Ellie and her and father in varying levels, from having her schoolmates specifically address her as "Chinese girl” to the fore mentioned way her Dad is treated due to language barriers. The same can be said about Ellie being a lesbian. While she never truly “comes out” in the narrative, that does not undermine her journey of self-discovery from being meaningful. These ideas aren’t thrust upon the viewer in a preachy manor, the scenarios that occur feel believable given the rural setting. The film presents watchers with problems whom those like Ellie may face, and leaves us to sit with them and reflect.
A man found himself stuck inside the passage to the subway exit on the way to work.