Some thirty years after Arlis witnesses his father murdering a family he runs into Kay who happens to be the family's baby who was spared. Taking to the road the couple slowly discover feelings for each other until a figure from the past awakens a dark memory...
There's little to say about the film that will not give it away cheaply, Dennis Quaid gives an accomplished performance alongside then wife Meg Ryan.
James Caan is menacing in every scene, his performance is one of his better portrayals.
I would imagine the bleakness of the landscape is to liken to the bleakness of Quaid's character's lifestyle.
Ryan as usual at that time gives a secure performance, assured even.
The story starts 30 years before the main story, an awful multiple murder (of implied violence) to which Quaid's character is witness/accomplice.
The woven tale is rich and full, when the film is over there's an emptiness left. The damaged people in this photoplay do nothing to hide their wounds, some damage others and some get on with it wounded and hurt.
It's an interesting piece with a few actors at their best and bringing a sombre tale to you for a couple of hours.
It is worth a watch and at a price to match postal rental you would own it.
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