Being Rose

A gentle, bittersweet road movie that savours late-life romance and quiet reflection, moving at a relaxed pace with a soft emotional ache.

Directed by

Rod McCall

Genres

Drama

Starring

Cybill Shepherd, James Brolin, Pam Grier

Tagline

Sometimes love takes the backroads.

Overview

A widowed ex-cop discovers that she may have a life threatening illness, and decides to go on a solo road trip in a motorized wheelchair to explore the beauty of the Southwest. On her journey, Rose discovers more than just the simple beauty of New Mexico when she meets -- and falls in love with -- Max, an old cowboy who comes to a crossroads of his own. Sometimes love takes the backroads.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Aging, love, death, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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