Sumptuously photographed, this portrait of a Chilean healer observes rituals both mystical and mysterious. The film is palpably enigmatic—moving from the prosaic to the preternatural—and employs sound design, chiaroscuro, and editing techniques as compelling as its subject. Without sacrificing substance for style, the narrative gradually reveals the gestures and practices of Mother Lidia through an innovative approach that registers minute shifts in tone and texture. Initially abstract yet ultimately undeniable, this day-in-the-life chronicle establishes a supernatural mood, suggesting there is more to this world for those who are able to see it. TM