This is a delightfully complex and heartwarming film dealing with the themes of childhood, family relationships, loss, the nature of good and evil, and love. The main character is portrayed by a talented young actor who cannot fail to warm the hearts of all who see him. The rich inner world of the young protagonist left me not wanting the film to end. The religious material was kindhearted, innocent and at times very funny without being sacrilegious. The combination of a good story, excellent acting, moments of suspense and pathos, and innovative cinematography makes this a very good film that is uplifting and rings true. I especially liked the musical score. Although this is a film that is about children, it is not necessarily a film for young children, since it deals with more adult themes.
