Rain — A Bahamian Film

One of the first indigenous feature films to come out of the Bahamas, Rain (introducing Renel Brown and directed by first-timer Maria Govan) steers us away from the simplistic perception of a postcard paradise, instead tak...

One of the first indigenous feature films to come out of the
Bahamas, Rain (introducing Renel Brown and directed by first-timer
Maria Govan) steers us away from the simplistic perception of a
postcard paradise, instead taking us over the hill into the
challenged life of a young local girl determined to get to know her
mother who abandoned her as a young child. Rain is a spirited
fourteen-year old who, after the death of her grandmother (Irma P.
Hall) forgoes the sheltered, simple life of her home on Ragged
Island to seek out her estranged mother in the big city of Nassau.
Her dreams of a loving reconciliation are quickly shattered when she
meets Glory (Nicki Micheaux), a scarred, proud, guarded woman
bearing no resemblance to the mother she had hoped for. Glorys self
destructive lifestyle, diminished by drug abuse and prostitution, is
rudely awakened by the imminent role of motherhood. Confronted by
unforseeable trials, Rains passion for running and deeply routed
spirit brings two allies into her life an insightful and inspiring
track coach and a charming, rebelious teenage neighbor. And in time,
Rains spirit and talent take her to unimaginable heights. Shot in a
style that combines gritty realism, and a bold unforgettable color
palette, soulful Bahamian music, and the use of local actors
alongside seasoned pros, Rain takes us on a journey into the heart
of a child, into the pulse of a country and the spirit of its
people.