I was fortunate enough to see a sneak peak of Saria, and I must say it is haunting and highly engaging. I saw Buckley's previous short ("Asad") years ago and loved how he managed to find the humanity in less-than-desirable conditions, and with "Saria" he goes way deeper. "Asad" had moments of light-heartedness and comedy, but "Saria" is far more dramatic, yet still showcases how in the worst of conditions the human spirit thrives to be free. I don't want to spoil anything, so I would encourage people not to read too much into the history of this true story, and instead just watch this emotionally disturbing story and soak in the realism. This is the kind of story that will stay with you WAY beyond its viewing.
