Rain
Synopsis
Set in contemporary America's heartland, Rain tells a story of murder, sex, and redemption set against the backdrop of a dead-end town suffering through a severe drought. Patsy, the Sheriff's wife is having an affair with Paul, another woman's husband. The Sheriff's adopted teenage son is having an affair with Paul's wife, Ellen, a woman with home the Sheriff once had an affair himself. As the summer gets hotter and the rain fails to arrive, the fields, the buildings, and everyone's private lives are set to burst into flames.
Top Cast
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Melora Walters
Ellen
Kris Park
Richard
Jo Anderson
Patsy
Ellen Muth
Jenny
Adrian Johansson
Eric
Diane Ladd
Audrey
Jamey Sheridan
Tom
Ezra Buzzington
Officer Patterson
Tahmus Rounds
Paul
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Clara
William Dick
Banker
Mary Seibel
Motel Clerk
Erin Moody Soole
TV Commentator
Cynthia Fodor
Anchor
Bryan Karrick
Anchor
Noah Richardson
Jimmy
Ethan Richardson
Johnny
Mike Cornelison
Farmer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katherine Lindberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Katherine Lindberg
- Original Score
- Clint Mansell
- Original Title
- Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lolafilms, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Antena 3 TV, Vía Digital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katherine Lindberg
Katherine Lindberg
Clint Mansell
Igor Martinović, Vanja Černjul
Carol Dysinger
Martin Scorsese, Jordi Ros, Andrés Vicente Gómez, Rainer Kölmel
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Antico
Stunt Coordinator
Tina Nail
Costume Design
Michael Rockett
Costume Design
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
Clint Mansell
Original Music Composer
Carol Dysinger
Editor
Vanja Černjul
Director of Photography
Jordi Ros
Producer
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Producer
Rainer Kölmel
Producer
Katherine Lindberg
Director
Katherine Lindberg
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rain about?
Set in contemporary America's heartland, Rain tells a story of murder, sex, and redemption set against the backdrop of a dead-end town suffering through a severe drought. Patsy, the Sheriff's wife is having an affair with Paul, another woman's husband. The Sheriff's adopted teenage son is having an affair with Paul's wife, Ellen, a woman with home the Sheriff once had an affair himself. As the summer gets hotter and the rain fails to arrive, the fields, the buildings, and everyone's private lives are set to burst into flames.
Who directed Rain?
Rain was directed by Katherine Lindberg.
Who stars in Rain?
The principal cast of Rain includes Melora Walters, Kris Park, Jo Anderson, Ellen Muth, Adrian Johansson.
When was Rain released and how long is it?
Rain was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rain was composed by Clint Mansell.