Tomorrow
Tomorrow

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Tomorrow

1972
Movie
103 min
English

A lonely farmer takes in a pregnant woman and looks after her. After she gives birth, tragedy strikes.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Joseph AnthonyGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear war, a lone survivor, a drifter, encounters a young woman living in isolation in a makeshift shelter. As they form a tentative bond, they must confront their dwindling resources and the psychological toll of their solitude. The film explores themes of survival, hope, and the enduring human need for connection in the face of utter devastation.

Critical Reception

Tomorrow received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, with many critics acknowledging the powerful performances of its lead actors, particularly Robert Duvall. However, some found the film's pacing to be slow and its bleak subject matter challenging. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its somber and introspective tone, while others found it too depressing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Robert Duvall's compelling performance as a solitary survivor.

  • Noted for its atmospheric portrayal of a post-apocalyptic landscape.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and bleak narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or available through specific Google user ratings.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the 1969 novel of the same name by William Faulkner, though it deviates significantly from the original story, particularly in its setting and character details.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

“Sarah” (Olga Bellin) is pregnant and alone when she encounters “Fentry” (Robert Duvall). He is a subsistence farmer with little but the clothes on his back, but he takes pity on this woman and invites her to stay. Gradually, there is a bon...

Nutshell

Nutshell

Robert Duvall. Can enough ever be said about his contribution to cinema? A character actor whose immense talent couldn't and wouldn't be contained in smaller roles, quickly rose to stardom following his debut as Boo Radley in To Kill a Mo...