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The "heartland" of the title is rural Wyoming in the early 20th century, where dwells taciturn, reclusive Scottish farmer Rip Torn. Conchata Ferrell arrives at the Torn spread to work as his housekeeper. Paid near-starvation wages, Ferrell continues working day and night, hoping to use her savings to ensure a bright future for her 10-year-old daughter Megan Folsom. Touched by her diligence, Torn slowly falls in love with Ferrell, and after seeing the woman and her child through the torturous
Sep 22, 1979 Wide
Nov 7, 2000
HBO Video
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A robust and authentic look at the everyday mundane struggles on the frontier.
Unlike other films of the "farming" cycle (Country, Places in the Heart) casting the lead with a newcomer (Conchata Ferrell), who didn't look like an actress, added to the film's authenticity.
Rip Torn and Conchata Ferrell give very realistic, unsentimental performances. Beautiful Montana stands in for Wyoming in one of the hardest winters I've ever lived through. A beautiful film.
May 24, 2011Delicate and beautiful. I remember seeing it with my mother at the little Garberville movie theater in Humbolt County on a Wednesday night, a school night. It's a lovely little film, simple story, with terrific performances by Conchata Farrell and Rip Torn. It brings back fond memories of my own heartland.
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