content: I had seen a few clips on Youtube and awaited with great anticipation the release of this film. The beginning is the best section, the encounter with monks at St catherine's is enriching and powerful. Sadly the journey through Greece lacks any footage on Athos and as a result the film feels bereft of a central portion. The Russian experiences are also slanted towards the more extreme manifestations of orhtodox spirituality and consequently feels less relevant.I have watched this film three times, and have found something new on each watching. We should be grateful that the film makers have provided something on such an important subject but I was left feeling that had they worried less about the travel and scenery they could have focussed more on the faces and words of the monks which is really where this film is at its best. Recommended.