The plot was banal and over-melodramatic. Gozzi's father was well cast and convincing. In my opinion he was the strength in the film. Stockwell was as good as usual, his expressions were sensitive, they always are in his movies.
I feel this one wasn't up to the standard he deserves. The way relationships chopped and changed was unrealistic.
What above all ruined my enjoyment was Miss Gozzi. I find her face coarse and ugly, with fat features and cow-like eyes. Whilst I accept that she can act well
her looks negate that as far as I'm concerned.