The movie is inept collection of poorly motivated episodes and even the superb acting of Vicky Krieps -- the only non-cutout character of the entire movie -- does not save it. As an example: Viggo Mortensen's departure to the American Civil War is not explained in any believable psychological or plot terms. Viggo M. could at least invent some unexpected indebtedness, which would compel his character to participate in the war waged by foreign people for an obscure (for him) political cause.
