Storyline

In Texas, Floyd is the owner of a decadent bar nearby the coast. He misses his wife Dorothy, who disappeared one year ago, and does not pay attention to the business, giving credit to everybody. His senile father-in-law The General lives with him demanding care. He has two employees, the former inmate of a mental institution Jimmy and the spinster Louise that has a love affair with him and has offered her saving to become his partner. Floyd has a huge tax debt and his pseudo-friend Charlie is forcing him to sell the place very cheap. However Louise finds that a bridge will be built soon and will increase the value of the bar.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Plot Keywords

independent film, wedding ring, wheelchair bound, arson, insurance fraud, swimsuit, bus driver, death of wife, father son relationship, foreclosure, urination, sandwich, beer, bereavement, chess, country music, crutches, dream, ferry boat, film projector

Short Review

Funny and appealing, this is the kind of quiet and assured Hollywood movie that used to be more common in the 50s; the local flavor is caught perfectly, and every member of the cast shines.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership