Zoe Ziegler gives one of the best child performances of the year. So sorry you missed the profundity of her character's existence. The film's quiet magic was truly enveloping. By the way, what sort of profundity were you looking for? Can you recommend several films which captured the profundity you were seeking? As Amy Nicholson noted in the Washington Post: "Baker’s delicate spellbinders more often leave their themes unspoken. Her characters grapple with longings and a need to prove their worth, but they rarely share their struggles out loud." Maybe you had to listen with more than your ears. Nevertheless, your review was impressively written.