You did have In Between Days in your Top Ten of 2006 (at #10). It probably won't finish that high on my '07 list, but it will definitely be there. 

I agree with you that despite containing certain traits of the aforementioned filmmakers' work, the film still belongs to Kim (who could be mentioned alongside someone like Miranda July, another young woman who's recently transitioned from experimental shorts and video installations to directing a full-scale feature). I may have insinuated something unintended with my earlier comparisons. Though I wouldn't refer to it as highly original or authentic. Perhaps I've seen far too many minimalist efforts that feature melancholic young protagonists.

Good point regarding the ending. One could actually sense the character's emotional growth. And that's partially due the fact that, as we mentioned, the film focuses on what most consider throwaway moments. Another film you may want to keep an eye on is Alexis Dos Santos' Glue, which I initially saw at TIFF '06 and may write a little about it now that it's available on DVD in the U.S.

Speaking of which, I need to mention that the same applies to In Between Days. It was recently released by Kino. A brief conversation with Kim and Bradley Rust Gray (her husband/producer) is provided as an extra feature.