Suspicion, a seemingly insignificant weakness of human nature, when it is not restrained/allowed to develop, will lead to a huge disaster for a family. Throughout the ages, such instances abound. Father and son murder each other, brothers kill each other, and ethical tragedies occur one after another. Suspicion occurred. But to see the theme of this film as a scourge of suspicion is to underestimate it.
(There are light spoilers below) The story takes place in the colonial era of the Americas. A large number of adventurers/puritans came to the American continent. Facing the harsh environment and lonely life, faith became their last spiritual sustenance, but devout prayers did not. The bad changes of the environment and the subsequent accidents make people doubt the existence of God again and again. When the faith is shattered, the trust also disappears, and it is replaced by suspicion. In the movie, the survivor of the suspicion - a beautiful girl, finally Turned into a witch, yes, Satan was originally an angel, but turned into a devil because of confusion.
Extending thinking, the lack of belief leads to the nakedness of human nature. Some people believe in the law of the jungle and harm others for profit, while others are looking for new trust, leading to a group of witches and witches in society. Looking back at China, is there any somewhat similar.
The story is based on American folklore, and the story is complete with deep meaning, but not enough twists and turns. The performances of the actors are very good, especially the two young actors, who can play religious stories to the bone, I really admire the director's ability. The low-pitched cello runs throughout the film, and the gray tones of the picture create the tense and suspenseful atmosphere that the story needs.
The movie is slightly brain-burning, belongs to the niche theme, and is more ideological than entertainment.
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