The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
Fisher Willow is the disliked Memphis débutante daughter of a plantation owner with a distaste for narrow-minded people and a penchant for shocking and insulting those around her. After returning from studies overseas, Fisher falls in love with Jimmy, the down-and-out son of an alcoholic father and an insane mother who works at a store on her family's plantation.
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Plot Summary
In the Mississippi Delta of 1920, the spirited daughter of a wealthy cotton planter, Fisher, finds herself in a social quandary when her family's fortune dwindles. Rejected by her expected suitor, she attends a lavish party where she meets the handsome, yet enigmatic, Wallace, a young man from a poor but respected family. Their passionate and tumultuous relationship unfolds amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise directed towards Bryce Dallas Howard's performance and Jodie Foster's direction, but criticism often cited pacing issues and a derivative storyline. Audience reception was similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Bryce Dallas Howard delivers a compelling performance that anchors the film.
- Jodie Foster's direction shows promise but the narrative struggles to fully engage.
- The film explores themes of societal pressure and forbidden love with varying success.
Google audience: Audiences found the film's exploration of Southern belle struggles and romance to be somewhat engaging, though many felt the plot was predictable and lacked a strong emotional impact. Bryce Dallas Howard's performance was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a screenplay written by Lolita Davidovich, who also had a small role in the movie.
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