Ginger Ale Afternoon

Movie · Comedy

Meet Jesse, nine months pregnant and living in a dilapidated mobile home with her underemployed husband, Hank, in a rusty trailer park. Their lives are filled with daily struggles and tension. One afternoon, Jesse discovers that Hank has been spending time with Bonnie, their young neighbor, leading to a furious confrontation. As their argument reaches a peak, Jesse goes into labor. In a surprising turn, Bonnie steps in to help, initiating a process of healing and reconciliation. This crisis becomes a turning point, bringing the characters together and forging new bonds amidst their turmoil. Jesse's Journey explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, capturing the raw emotions of its characters. Featured in the US Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, the film has been praised for its powerful storytelling and compelling performances. Adding to the film's atmosphere is the soulful music of blues legend Willie Dixon, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. Experience the moving narrative and performances of Jesse's Journey, a film that reflects on the complexities of relationships and the strength of the human spirit, and be moved by this unforgettable story of love, struggle, and redemption.

2024 · 1h 34m
Starring Dana Andersen, John Jackson, Yeardly Smith
Director Rafal Zielinski

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Cast & Crew

  • D‌A
    Dana Andersen
    Jesse
  • J‌J
    John Jackson
    Hank
  • Y‌S
    Yeardly Smith
    Bonnie
  • Rafal Zielinski
    Director
  • S‌H
    Susan Hillary Shapiro
    Producer
  • Rafal Zielinski
    Producer
  • A‌B
    Alexander B. Sachs
    Producer

About

Ginger Ale Afternoon

Comedy

Meet Jesse, nine months pregnant and living in a dilapidated mobile home with her underemployed husband, Hank, in a rusty trailer park. Their lives are filled with daily struggles and tension. One afternoon, Jesse discovers that Hank has been spending time with Bonnie, their young neighbor, leading to a furious confrontation. As their argument reaches a peak, Jesse goes into labor. In a surprising turn, Bonnie steps in to help, initiating a process of healing and reconciliation. This crisis becomes a turning point, bringing the characters together and forging new bonds amidst their turmoil. Jesse's Journey explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, capturing the raw emotions of its characters. Featured in the US Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival, the film has been praised for its powerful storytelling and compelling performances. Adding to the film's atmosphere is the soulful music of blues legend Willie Dixon, enhancing the emotional depth of the story. Experience the moving narrative and performances of Jesse's Journey, a film that reflects on the complexities of relationships and the strength of the human spirit, and be moved by this unforgettable story of love, struggle, and redemption.

Information

Studio
FilmArtMovies LLC
Released
2024
Run Time
1 hr 34 min
Rated
V
Region of Origin
United States
© 2024 FilmArtMovies LLC

Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio

English (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

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Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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