Things Behind the Sun (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Allison Anders
Writer: Allison Anders, Kurt Voss
Production & Genre
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Companies: Echo Lake Entertainment, Sidekick Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Music
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Keywords
Keywords: campus, florida, guilt, journalist, music journalist, musician, rape, woman director
Story
Owen Richardson, a young music journalist, travels to Florida to interview Sherry McGrale, a rising rock singer known for her powerful performances about being raped in college. Owen harbors dark memories related to this event as his older brother was involved in the assault and forced him to participate. As they confront each other and their troubled pasts, both are compelled to grapple with unresolved emotions and secrets. Sherry's annual appearance drunk on a neighbor's lawn suggests she hasn't moved on from her trauma. Owen hopes to find closure by writing about Sherry's story while also attempting to heal his own wounds caused by guilt and shame. Throughout their interactions, they both struggle with their current relationships as the scars of the past threaten to consume them. A judge, Sherry's manager, and a widow with young kids offer supporting roles in this journey towards possible healing.
Summary
Directed by Allison Anders ('Mi Vida Loca', 'Gas Food Lodging'), 'Things Behind the Sun' (2001) is a drama centered around music and its role in catharsis. The film explores themes of guilt, trauma, and redemption through the lens of two characters bound by a dark shared history involving rape. Set primarily in Cocoa Beach, Florida, it follows Sherry McGrale, a musician using her art to cope with her past assault, and Owen Richardson, a journalist seeking both a story and personal closure. Though plot details are limited across sources, the narrative revolves around their confrontation with troubled memories and secrets, suggesting a journey towards healing and understanding.
