The Move

A man, his granddaughter, and a boat is all you need for a happy life, even if it is a life in a harsh environment, in an old house that creeks from the force of the wind. The day comes, however, when it is time to move. The man’s daughter arrives from the city in need of money, and so he has to sell the house. Life in an industrial landscape turns out to be completely different, gloomier, and driven by an unforgiving economy. Only the wind remains unchanged. Marat Sarulu gives this universal tale an individual touch. Instead of emphasizing the problem’s social dimension, he focuses, in long, peaceful shots, on the slow disintegration of family relationships. Instead of the anxious struggle for survival, he prefers a calm rhythm. Each successive repetition, shown in a new context, heralds the dramatic decisions that, in the end, have to be made.