Mariche says it (after her husband has beaten her black and blue): We are entitled to three things. We want our children to be safe. We want to be steadfast in our faith. We want to think. She wants to be steadfast in her Mennonite faith, no matter how many punches she has to endure. This makes it easier for her to contemplate a major change in her life: leaving the colony for the great unknown in the world. Staying would very likely lead to her death at the hands of a drunken brute who has just spent several days in jail and no doubt blames her for his crimes.
It's a fascinating story with remarkable performances by the actresses--I'll forget about the weepy Ben Whishaw who lowered my enjoyment every time he spoke. Claire Foy impressed me, as did Sheila McCarthy in an ensemble cast.
It's a fascinating story with remarkable performances by the actresses--I'll forget about the weepy Ben Whishaw who lowered my enjoyment every time he spoke. Claire Foy impressed me, as did Sheila McCarthy in an ensemble cast.