: He returns to the orphanage where he once worked to find the children he cared for.
: Reviewers on IMDb frequently praise the "magnificent photography" and snowy, depressive landscapes. Giorgino(1994)
: The atmosphere is one of "ultimate despair" and "pure poetry," often compared to the gothic tales of Edgar Allan Poe. : He returns to the orphanage where he
The film was a massive commercial failure upon release, leading Boutonnat to withdraw it from circulation for years. However, it has since gained a cult following among fans of gothic cinema. Giorgino(1994)