An Italian thriller from director Gabriele Salvatores that combines a refreshingly unsentimental view of childhood with some of the most breathtaking cinematography in years. At play in the lush wheat fields near his home, a young boy accidentally discovers a dirty child tied up in a deep hole. He comes to befriend the child and as the film progresses, he learns the terrible secret behind the child's plight. The film proceeds at a leisurely pace, but not one scene is wasted and each moment is fraught with danger, suspense, and beautiful imagery. Having neglected this film at Telluride, I was glad to have a second chance. Not to be missed.