The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

A slow, humid Southern Gothic that lingers in the air like a sad song, with moments of odd tenderness and sudden brutality.

Directed by

Simon Callow

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Starring

Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert

Tagline

A love story unlike any you've ever seen.

Overview

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

How it feels

Melancholic, eerie, dark and whimsical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, love, obsession, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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