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There Will Come Soft Rains
Haunted by rising sea levels, a daughter digs up her father’s grave to move his body to higher ground.
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Plot Summary
Details about the plot are scarce as the film is still in pre-production. However, it is expected to be an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's short story of the same name, which depicts a post-apocalyptic automated house continuing its daily routines after its inhabitants have been killed by a nuclear war.
Critical Reception
As the film has not yet been released, there is no critical reception available. Early buzz from production announcements has been cautiously optimistic, given the director's track record.
What Reviewers Say
Anticipation for Taika Waititi's directorial take on a classic sci-fi story.
Interest in how the film will balance the bleakness of its source material with Waititi's signature tone.
Eagerness to see the visual interpretation of the automated house and its desolate environment.
Google audience: User anticipation is high due to the acclaimed director attached, with many interested in how the adaptation will translate Ray Bradbury's poignant narrative for a modern audience.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a short story originally published in Collier's magazine in 1950, which has previously been adapted into a short film and a segment in a feature film.
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