I hope this isn't too peculiar; I found your movie reviews originally through one of rydra_wong's links, and this post is directly responsible for the first time I've cried during a movie in as long as I can remember.

I don't think it's peculiar at all: I am honored to have been the vector by which you found this movie and I really appreciate you telling me so. And I'm glad the structure just worked for you! I seem to keep recommending the movie regardless in any conversation where it's even faintly relevant. I have still never seen Shipka in anything else and I still think about her performance. If it is of interest to you, the soundtrack was eventually released.