Places in the Heart

A quiet, heartfelt story of endurance and community, with moments of shocking violence and a dreamlike, forgiving ending.

Directed by

Robert Benton

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich

Tagline

The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.

Overview

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, grief, race

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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