Completed - Family, Drama - 92 minutes
A young woman living with bipolar disorder struggles to care for her cantankerous grandfather and his dilapidated farmhouse, while reconciling with her estranged 12-year-old daughter.
Year of production : 2019 Director(s) : Ron VIGNONE Writer(s) : Richard SCHINNOW Cast : Tanna FREDERICK, Tom BOWERS, Rylie BEHR, Joel WEST Producer(s) : Tanna FREDERICK
A young woman living with bipolar disorder returns to her hometown in rural Iowa to reconcile with her estranged 12 year-old daughter. Conflict with her family sets her on a course to free her cantankerous grandfather from a nursing home, and live his last days out on his farm. She struggles to maintain balance her condition, as complications arise with her daughter’s well-being, and her grandfather’s health. Her sense of self-worth is tested to the limit. Through self-acceptance and perseverance, she forges unexpected new levels of self-love and heroism.The film tackles a prevailing social issue of mental illness, shame and generational wounds, wrapped in an edgy and ultimately heartwarming family drama.
Country(ies) : USA
Dances with Film 2019 (Official Selection)