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A Country Called Home

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 30m
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A Country Called Home (2015)
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Ellie learns that her estranged father has died. She reluctantly attends the funeral in the his small Texas hometown. As she finds glimpses of the father she once knew, she discovers a new a... Read allEllie learns that her estranged father has died. She reluctantly attends the funeral in the his small Texas hometown. As she finds glimpses of the father she once knew, she discovers a new attitude towards friendship, loyalty and family.Ellie learns that her estranged father has died. She reluctantly attends the funeral in the his small Texas hometown. As she finds glimpses of the father she once knew, she discovers a new attitude towards friendship, loyalty and family.
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1.2K
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    • Anna Axster
    • Jim Beggarly
    • Anna Axster
  • Stars
    • Imogen Poots
    • Mackenzie Davis
    • Mary McCormack
    • Anna Axster
    • Jim Beggarly
    • Anna Axster
  • Stars
    • Imogen Poots
    • Mackenzie Davis
    • Mary McCormack
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    • 8User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    Mary McCormack in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Ryan Bingham in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Imogen Poots in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Ryan Bingham in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Mackenzie Davis in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Ryan Bingham in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Mackenzie Davis in A Country Called Home (2015)
    Imogen Poots in A Country Called Home (2015)
    June Squibb at an event for A Country Called Home (2015)
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    Imogen Poots
    Imogen Poots
    • Ellie
    Mackenzie Davis
    Mackenzie Davis
    • Reno
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Amanda
    Ryan Bingham
    Ryan Bingham
    • Jack
    Presley Jack Bowen
    • Tommy
    June Squibb
    June Squibb
    • Judy
    Norman Bennett
    Norman Bennett
    • Bruce
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Cole
    Joe Stevens
    Joe Stevens
    • Roger
    Josh Helman
    Josh Helman
    • James
    Melanie Haynes
    Melanie Haynes
    • Brenda
    John Merriman
    John Merriman
    • Sammy
    Peggy Schott
    Peggy Schott
    • Susan
    Larry Jack Dotson
    Larry Jack Dotson
    • Mr. Harris
    Kay Epperson
    • Hannah
    Nancy Nave
    Nancy Nave
    • Ticket Agent
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    Richard Jackson
    • Hardware Store Owner
    Steve Uzzell
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      • Jim Beggarly
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    • Trivia
      Imogen Poots and Mackenzie Davis has previously starred in That Awkward Moment (2014) together
    • Soundtracks
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      Published by Universal Songs of Polygram Int., Inc.

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    User reviews8

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    7/10
    "A Country Called Home": Filmmaker Anna Axster weaves a leisurely story with lasting power
    At first the slice of life indie drama "A Country Called Home" seems to be trying too hard to be indelible. But I found as I let this small town tale of self-discovery and lives recalibrated gently play itself out I came to understand what Director and Co-Writer Anna Axster is doing with her gentle story. That is, to not try to impress you as much as impress upon you what the different definitions of family and the path to one's destiny can be. Axster's is simply one of any number of takes on this tale. And in the end it is a most caring and enlightening journey to which we have been treated.

    This is the first time I've seen the work of the film's star Imogen Poots. The strikingly beautiful young actress exudes a unique screen presence. Poots brings a naturally relaxed manner to her role of the rudderless twentysomething Ellie, who leaves a spirit sinking existence in L.A. to pay her respects at the funeral of an estranged father she never really knew. While once again it took some time, I gradually settled in to appreciate her easygoing way with this character cast adrift in a world weary with disappointment. Suffice to say that here is a gifted performer now situated solidly on my radar.

    Finally, major props to Axster and her magnificent depiction of small town Texas. I grew up in The Lone Star State, and have personally been to all three of the humble hamlets collectively serving as the sleepy, if not at least somewhat sad, setting for "A Country Called Home". I could almost literally smell the air thick with the distinct scents of ranch field brush and oak trees, all the while being cast back to the oppressive heat and humidity inherent in this extraordinarily ordinary part of our country.

    And, pardner, y'all best understand that these are memories just as mighty and everlastin' as the sweet sweltering Texas summer itself.
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    • Jul 8, 2016

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      • March 1, 2016 (United States)
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      • Austin, Texas, USA
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      • Kickstart Productions
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