Wild Prairie Rose

Wild Prarie Rose harkens back to a simple grounded time where the discovery of ourselves and the world around us proceeds at a very deliberate pace. Director Deborah LaVine absolutely steeps us deep in the quiet charm of the open plain in a way that is so authentic as to be seamless.

It is in fact so good that even the natural cycle of life does little interrupt the spell and the human stories that flow around it. Even with such a deft touch if it wasn't for the nuanced and heartfelt work of Tara Samuel and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur this film would'nt have touched the viewer as deeply as it did.

What it does in the end is remind us whats important and beautiful about all the mundane around our lives and that we should never stop looking for all that's special in the least likely places.

And in this case the reward is a lasting and deeply connected romance.

You might ask how such a simple movie with such a simple premise could be utterly captivating. I don't know. The acting was superb. The directing must have been or it could not have been this total absorption for 90 minutes.

Set in a small town, a woman returns home to care for three weeks for her mother, who is not in good health. Here, she catches up with old friends and their children, people she hasn't seen in a long while, and she meets a deaf, mute man and forms a friendship, even choosing to learn sign language so that he can help her make a home movie to cheer her mother up.

Ok, that's it. Seems like nothing. Don't ask me how, but this simple story was a complete treat to watch and I will never forget it for its genuineness.

Wow! I'm totally surprised. Phenomenal actors, excellent script/story and gorgeous cinematography. A sweet, beautiful gem. I grew up in Nebraska and I could feel the magic of the Prairie. Well done! 👏👏👏👏👏

This sweet story is one step above a Hallmark production which makes it very watchable. I found it very refreshing to watch a movie which has no nudity or profanity. It also told a good story and had a happy ending. How unique for a movie made in 2016?!

What a pleasure. An unexpected find. It's a small story, but so real, you feel as if you're watching real life. The cast is simply excellent. This film (and it deserves the word FILM) weaves a spell as it draws you in. The land of South Dakota plays a character too and the cinematography is lovely. I already want to watch it again. But I think I'll let it marinate in my mind a while first. This is a story for grownups who can appreciate a tale that isn't in a hurry. Enjoy! P.S. I gave it a 9 only because I wished it were longer! I found myself wondering what ended up on the cutting room floor.