Blessing (1994)
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This family melodrama, set in modern, rural Wisconsin, chronicles the troubled life of a 23-year old woman who must decide whether to stay within her dysfunctional family or strike out on her own. Randi's choice is difficult. Currently she spends her days milking cows and working at the local… More This family melodrama, set in modern, rural Wisconsin, chronicles the troubled life of a 23-year old woman who must decide whether to stay within her dysfunctional family or strike out on her own. Randi's choice is difficult. Currently she spends her days milking cows and working at the local truck-stop. If she takes off, she will leave her beloved 10-year old brother, Clovis, at the mercy of her alcoholic father, and ineffectual, addled mother. Her usually taciturn father becomes quite abusive when he drinks. His behavior already chased away Randi's older brother. He spends his free time perched atop a silo staring at the horizon and occasionally snapping pictures of the surrounding grayness. Mama spends her time taking care of her religious icons, playing the lottery and whining. She doesn't understand why everyone is always fighting. Randi almost forced to make a choice when she falls for a friendly milkman who is also an astrologer. Her father becomes meaner than ever when he finds out about it. Randi makes her decision. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Paul Zehrer
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 12, 1995 Wide
- Studio
- New Video Group
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
In a downbeat tone that suggests a contempo version of "Wisconsin Death Tripa," Michael Lesy's collection of grim photos, Blessing shows the devastating effects of socio-economic changes on a way of life that's out of step with modern technology.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Heart-felt drama about the soul's deep yearnings.
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Cast
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Melora Griffis
as Randi
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Carlin Glynn
as Arlene
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Guy Griffis
as Jack
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Clovis Siemon
as Clovis
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Gareth Williams
as Lyle
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Randy Sue Latimer
as Fran
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Tom Carey
as Snuff
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Frank Hoyt Taylor
as Early
