The God of Wood

Don't know why one reviewer was so determined to bash this film. While it may not be a great film, it's a sweet and tender story that tackles interlacing themes: illegal migrants in Spain; a May-September affair; a mother-son relationship, and unrequited love, with both gay and heterosexual desire given equal billing. The lead actress Marisa Paredes is one Spanish cinema's finest and is always worth watching. (Viewers might recognize her from Almodóvar film especially.) The rest of the cast is comprised of attractive, less experienced actors who manage credible, sympathetic performances. What's more the film is shot on location in beautiful Valencia. In sum, there's enough to this film to make it quietly enjoyable if not revelatory. Worth a try.