Europe’s films and television series are known for their unique approach to characters and mystery surrounded by picturesque scenery. If you have loved British or German series like Maxton Hall and Young Royals, watch the newest rated film, The Tearsmith, on Netflix. It offers a mysterious storyline, added to a tormented and magnetic love, and a new perspective to enjoy. Let’s get into more detail and see whether it’s a hit or miss.
The Plot
The Tearsmith, or Fabbricante di lacrime, film is adapted from the bestselling novel by Erin Doom. The story surrounds two main characters, Nica, whose parents died in a road crash, and Rigel. Both orphans were from the harsh & oppressive Sunny Creek Orphanage. Here, all children were physically abused by the warden. After many years, Nica and Rigel, as in adolescence, were adopted by Anna and Norman Milligan, who had lost their son Alan.
Now they both live under the same roof. Rigel is the star piano player that every parent wants, but he refused every adoption request until this one. Although Nica and Rigel are edgy with each other, the physical attraction between them is always on fire. Nica wonders what his feelings are until one day, she receives a black rose from him. Why is Nigel hiding his feelings? Will they have a happy ending? Curious! Watch right away.
Is it Attraction or Enemy to Love
It’s rare to see a burning attraction between actors like in this movie. From the beginning, we might understand that both characters are in unrequited love with each other, but they hadn’t had an opportunity until the adoption. Even the black rose he gave to her represents his obsessive, tortured, yet purest love for Nica. The issue is also right in front of their eyes; both are adopted by the same parents, so they technically are brother and sister.
Ongoing, we get to see graceful scenes like Nigel’s vulnerability and overprotectiveness of Nica. Likewise, their intimacy and romance are crafted very beautifully. She always refers to him as her Tearsmith; it’s a local story about a wolf. If you are unfamiliar, then do research on it before watching, because the movie shows no plot or meaning. It’s certainly an enemy to love, the situation in a different light.
What’s the Backdrop
There are quite a few more cluttered and less clear situations in the film. For example, there’s a guy in school, Lionel, who is unusually obsessed with loving Nica, but this couple has one scene together, which doesn’t add up to his genuineness. Further, there are plenty of scenes like Margaret, the warden, torturing all the kids but Nigel. Why does she have a soft corner for him? We don’t know that in the film.
Also, from the second half, the story turns sour. Lionel threatens to reveal their love to the Milligans and chases them with a car. They run so much like the car is damn slow, and guess what? They suddenly jump off the bridge into a water ridge. Why? Nica decides to go against the orphanage warden; she gives a long speech in the climax, which is also unrelated to her concerns and doesn’t explain the real story.
Final Verdict
The Tearsmith has an excellent cast with a missed opportunity. The First half goes great and slowly falls into a pit. But I loved the attraction part, which will surely give real butterflies to viewers; the camerawork in these scenes is art. The scenarios and slow music are also good. I would say it’s not a big hit, but not a long miss either. So, if you enjoy romance and mystery, then do watch this; it’s good for one time.
Rating: 2.8/5
Written by: Meghana Pinninti
