Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996 · 97 min · EN · R · 7.2 (59 votes)
Dir. Anjelica Huston · Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly, Lyle Lovett, Jena Malone, Dermot Mulroney · Music Van Dyke Parks
Drama

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.

VIBE

A raw, unflinching look at the struggles of women in the American South. It feels lived-in and authentic, with a quiet strength that resonates long after the credits roll. A deeply affecting, yet ultimately hopeful, portrayal of survival.

grittyheartbreakingresilientmelancholicsteadykitchen sink realismcharacter-driven dramaSouthern Gothicpovertyfamilytraumafemale resilience
woman director
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