Desert Bloom (1986)

The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.

Director:

Eugene Corr

Stars:

Annabeth Gish (Rosalie "Rose" Chismore), Jon Voight (Jack Chismore), JoBeth Williams (Lily Chismore), Ellen Barkin (Aunt Starr), Jay Underwood (Robin), Allen Garfield (Mr. Mosol)