Home Before Dark

(1997) dir Maureen Foley w/ Stephanie Castellarin, Katharine Ross, Patricia Kalember, Brian Delate [110 min; tbd]

Set in 1963, HOME BEFORE DARK tells the story of Nora James (Casterllarin) an eleven year-old with the usual concerns – lipstick, first crushes, school work – and a crushing family tragedy. When the assassination of JFK sends her parents over the edge, Nora is sent to live with her aunt where she starts to understand what she wants from life. Writer/director Maureen Foley’s film is full of life, rich with period details, and features standout performances from the young Castallarin and Katharine Ross (The Graduate) as the fragile Aunt Rose.