Dina

Parental Rating:

Contains: Adult Content    

Jill's Review

Opens November 3, 2017

Runs 101 minutes

This documentary follows Dina Buno, an autistic woman, engaged to her boyfriend Scott who has Asperger's Syndrome. The film begins as they are preparing for the wedding. We see Scott move into Dina's tiny apartment. We overhear Dina discuss the "Joy of Sex" with Scott - it seems that he is not very romantic or spontaneous and she is trying to prod him in that direction. As the wedding nears, we learn more about Dina's past. She outlived her first husband and was brutally stabbed by her past boyfriend. So, needless to say, she is a little hesitant about this marriage but she is determined to make it work. Scott, on the other hand, is sweet and eager to please even though he doesn't quite see what the issues are. The wedding is a cute affair and we all hope that they will live happily ever after.

This is a sweet and touching documentary. It is nice that these two slightly different people have found each other. The film provides a close up look at both Autism and Asperger's. We meet Dina and Scott's friends and see what their lives are really like. It is a little strange watching them, almost like you are a "Peeping Tom". We see some private and intimate moments. But, these two are in love and very open with the filmmakers. Not much happens. They prepare for their wedding and get married. This is an unconventional love story. I f you like documentaries, then you might like it. Good, not great.

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