For my part, this is the second time I’ve seen this film, and I recall deciding part way through the film that Etero would end up pregnant; the decision by Murman and her, at the outset, that no one must ever know of their relationship, against the women in the village’s constant digs about her never marrying and not having anyone to look after her in later life, seemed to suggest such an outcome.

Overall, I thought this was a wonderful film. There was a deep sympathy with the character of Etero, even though she was often cold and hostile towards the older members of her community.

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