This had very little narrative structure, and is not really a traditional documentary. I liked how raw and real it felt. Sometimes unbelievably so. They had some really interesting things to say about fame and how it effects themselves & everyone else. They shared some perspectives I hadn’t really heard before. Plus, it contained many performances from the band, which are always good to watch because of how talented they are. I’d probably only recommend this film to fans of Hansard and Irglová.

A touching, understated doc chronicling the changing relationship of Hansard and Irglova on tour. Interspersing moments of vulnerability and a quiet truthfulness with live performances allows the songs and the people intermingle with one another, enhancing their meaning in interesting ways. The gorgeous black & white photography is always easy to look at, while the wordless (outside the music) ending conveys a complex array of subjects--grief, hope, friendship, and perseverance, among others.