Natural Selection (2011)

Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.

Director:

Robbie Pickering

Writer:

Robbie Pickering

Stars:

Matt O'Leary, Rachael Harris, John Diehl

12 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt O'Leary	...	Raymond / Abe's son
Rachael Harris	...	Linda / wife
John Diehl	...	Abe / husband
Gayland Williams	...	Sheila / Peter's wife
Jon Gries	...	Peter / priest
Stephanie King	...	Shaunice
Bernadette Perez	...	Porno Nun (as Berna Roberts)
Drake Dempsey	...	Porno Priest
Michael Hyland	...	Handsome Doctor
Greg Grosh	...	Sperm Clinic Doctor (as Gregory Grosh)
Rob Huebel	...	Martin / recepionist
Sam Eidson	...	Homeless Guy #1
Salvador Cabral	...	Homeless Guy #2
Lauren Nailen	...	Wigwam Clerk
Roger Hewitt	...	Old Motel Clerk

Storyline

Linda White, a barren Christian housewife, leads a sheltered existence in suburban Texas. Her world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her dying husband, Abe, has a 23-year-old illegitimate son named Raymond living in Florida. Somewhere on the edge of guilt and loneliness, Linda grants Abe's final wish and sets off on a quixotic journey to find Raymond and bring him back before her husband passes away. Along the way, Linda's wonderfully bizarre relationship with Raymond will teach her more about herself than she ever imagined possible and force her to come to terms with her troubled past.

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Plot Keywords:

prayer | husband doesn't want to have sex with wife | erection visible through clothing | drunk woman | limp penis | 

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Taglines:

Linda White Has Found Her Son. God Help Her.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, language, brief graphic nudity, a beating and some drug material

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Linda asks Raymond in her car if he's in some kind of trouble, the camera cuts away a few times to her reaction, and it's obvious she's reacting to a different actor with a much darker beard.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)

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Soundtracks

Un Tributo Mas
Written by Raul Yanez
Performed by Los Obreros del Norte

User Reviews

Great movie!!

We absolutely love this movie! From start to finish we were mesmerized...It has a fantastic story line and not your typical ending. I highly recommend watching it

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 March 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Natural Selection

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,375, 18 March 2012

Gross USA:

$55,282

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$55,282

Company Credits

Production Co:

Best Medicine Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1