“This charming and original film offers three folk tales set in Mali and two distinctly different regions of India, variations of which can be found in many religions and cultures. Beautifully introduced by the singing of bards, the stories are then told with effective and humorous dramatizations. The film is masterfully photographed, making outstanding use of color in both village and countryside. This is story telling at its best, used to convey ancient messages of wisdom that are universal to human experience."