Desert Bloom
The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1986 |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Eugene Corr |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (19 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a poignant metaphor for coming-of-age, where familial fractures mirror the anxieties of an era living in the shadow of the atomic age. It explores the fragility of a child's world, relying on Annabeth Gish's compelling performance and the palpable tension of a desert community.
What lingers after viewing is a quiet, resonant drama where a historical backdrop amplifies intimate turmoil. The memory of lost innocence and domestic unease settles in long after the credits roll. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Eugene Corr
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On a reflective evening, allowing its slow-burn narrative and period details to fully resonate.
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