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Original title

Blessing

Year

1994

Running time

94 min.

Country

United States

Director

Paul Zehrer

Screenwriter

Paul Zehrer

Cast

Music

Joseph S. DeBeasi

Cinematography

Stephen Kazmierski

Producer

Starr Valley Films

Genre

Drama | Independent Film (US). Family Relationships

Synopsis

This family melodrama, set in modern, rural Wisconsin, chronicles the troubled life of a 23-year old woman who must decide whether to stay within her dysfunctional family or strike out on her own. Randi's choice is difficult. Currently she spends her days milking cows and working at the local truck-stop. If she takes off, she will leave her beloved 10-year old brother, Clovis, at the mercy of her alcoholic father, and ineffectual, addled mother. Her usually taciturn father becomes quite abusive when he drinks. His behavior already chased away Randi's older brother. He spends his free time perched atop a silo staring at the horizon and occasionally snapping pictures of the surrounding grayness. Mama spends her time taking care of her religious icons, playing the lottery and whining. She doesn't understand why everyone is always fighting. Randi almost forced to make a choice when she falls for a friendly milkman who is also an astrologer. Her father becomes meaner than ever when he finds out about it. Randi makes her decision.

Awards: 1994 Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best First Screenplay

1994: Sundance Film Festival: Nominated for Grand Jury Prize

1994: Independent Spirit Awards: nominated to Best First Screenplay.

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Blessing

1994

Paul Zehrer