I saw this film. The direction, to Gryphon's pleasure, is superb. This is the first Mann film I have see. I like it. It is raw. The entire film as a whole is great. There is only one glaring flaw. It seems that sometimes in the film it strains to be phylosophic. It seems that they were added as a second thought, rather than in the greater scheme of things. Other than that, I love the film; great acting, great plot, great directing. I will surely buy this movie. Thumbs up from me. Anon.