Name: Things Behind the Sun
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2001
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Kim Dickens, Gabriel Mann, Alison Folland, Elizabeth Peña, Patsy Kensit

What Things Behind the Sun Is About

Owen, a young reporter for a Los Angeles music magazine, goes back to his Florida hometown to interview a local rock singer. Sherry's past and his own turn out to lead to the same place, and both of them are forced to face a childhood they have not talked about for years. Allison Anders wrote the film out of something that happened in her own life and has said so openly. It follows how sexual violence keeps working years afterwards, who remembers and who chooses to forget, without ever putting it on display. Kim Dickens and Gabriel Mann star; it won a Peabody in 2002.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Things Behind the Sun about?

Owen, a young reporter for a Los Angeles music magazine, goes back to his Florida hometown to interview a local rock singer. Sherry's past and his own turn out to lead to the same place, and both of them are forced to face a childhood they have not talked about for years.

Where can I watch Things Behind the Sun?

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How long is Things Behind the Sun?

Things Behind the Sun runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Things Behind the Sun come out?

Things Behind the Sun was released in 2001.

Who directed Things Behind the Sun?

Things Behind the Sun was directed by Allison Anders.

Who stars in Things Behind the Sun?

Things Behind the Sun stars Kim Dickens, Gabriel Mann, Alison Folland, Elizabeth Peña.

What is Things Behind the Sun's rating?

Things Behind the Sun holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.