Raining Stones
Proud, though poor, Bob risks everything for his daughter to wear a beautiful dress for her First Communion.
This Ken Loach film tells the story of a man devoted to his family and his religion. Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
This Ken Loach film tells the story of a man devoted to his family and his religion. Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
Festivals
Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics - Winner of the Grand Prix
Cannes Film Festival - Winner of the Jury Award
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain - Best Foreign Film Award
French Syndicate of Cinema Critics - Best Foreign Film Award
Goya Awards - Best European Film Award
London Critics Circle Film Awards - British Director of the Year
Reviews and More
“Brisk, richly characterized fiction that cuts as deeply and truly as any documentary. ” – New York Times
“The film is good-hearted and the characters are easy to identify with, but what I liked best was the underlying humor, even in this desperate situation.” – Roger Ebert
“Gripping and sadly true to life.” – The Washington Postt
