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**Time heals the pain!**
A feel good indie film. I expected a complete drama, probably realistic and nothing more. It was slightly hopping around with different genres. Yeah, there were some fun, though how the tale had begun and how the...
A Country Called Home
2016Movie90 minEnglish
Ellie is a 27-year old whose life is far from where she imagined it to be. Filled with annoying friends, a self-involved boyfriend, and a career that she can’t bring herself to pursue, Ellie feels detached from her life. When she learns that her estranged alcoholic father has died, her world is disrupted and she begins a journey that takes her to a small town in Texas. While dealing with the logistical arrangements of her father’s death Ellie has to confront what happens when the structures and safety nets we build for ourselves come undone.
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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users89%
Director: Rania Attieh, Daniel Garcia•Genres: Drama
Plot Summary
Tilda, a young woman adrift after her father's death, returns to her estranged family's ranch in the rural American West. As she navigates the harsh landscape and the even harsher realities of her family's complicated history, she confronts her own past and identity. The film explores themes of belonging, loss, and the search for connection in a desolate environment.
Critical Reception
A Country Called Home received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric portrayal of the American West and the performances of its lead actresses. Some found the narrative to be deliberately paced and somewhat opaque, while others appreciated its understated and evocative storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong atmosphere and evocative visuals of the American landscape.
- Mackenzie Davis and Anya Taylor-Joy were commended for their compelling performances.
- Some critics found the film's slow pacing and ambiguous narrative challenging.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique atmosphere and the emotional depth of the performances, finding it a thought-provoking and visually engaging experience.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Montana, contributing to its authentic and stark visual style.
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