Wish Me Bad Weather
Wish Me Bad Weather

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Wish Me Bad Weather

1980
Movie
82 min
Latvian

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Frank D. GilroyGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows a young woman who returns to her estranged family's farm in the Midwest after her father's death. She finds herself confronting difficult memories and strained relationships as she tries to understand her family's past and her place within it. The return forces her to re-evaluate her own life choices and the legacy her father left behind.

Critical Reception

Wish Me Bad Weather received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, with critics often praising the performances and the film's atmospheric portrayal of rural American life. Some reviewers found the narrative a bit slow-paced, but generally appreciated its emotional depth and introspective nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances, particularly from Michael Gross and Helen Shaver.

  • Appreciated for its atmospheric depiction of the American heartland and its emotional resonance.

  • Some critics noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing that may not appeal to all viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a television movie before its theatrical release.

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