It Was Great, But I Was Ready to Come Home
Claire lands in Costa Rica, fleeing the chaos of her Chicago life. The humid tropical air, the roar of the ocean, and the presence of an old friend are meant to be a balm for her weary spirit. She wanders beaches, drinks strong coffee, and watches sunsets, hoping this exotic quiet will finally provide answers to the questions that haunt her back home.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2009 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Kris Rey |
| Runtime | 65 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film sidesteps 'finding yourself' clichés through an honest, almost physiological sense of dislocation. The camera captures not just natural beauty, but the internal weather of its protagonist, her detached gaze upon a foreign paradise.
What lingers after the credits is a subtle understanding that sometimes rescue lies not in discovery, but in admitting one's readiness to return. A film about the limits of the healing we carry within. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kris Rey
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