Although the cinematography is pretty sophomoric, the exploration of some dysfunctional characters are of interest to anyone who has lived with people with serious emotional problems. The characters in the film are extremely accurate depictions of sick and difficult but highly functioning control freaks, compulsives, and bipolar individuals. Although it is not an entertaining film, and it can even get oppressive as it digs deeper into the sick relationships, the filmmaker does achieve the effect of getting overwhelmed and disgusted with such personalities. I believe that is her objective, and it is of great value to those who think they are alone in their suffering with family members who have these problems.