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
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.