Raintown (MOD) (BluRay Movie) [Blu-ray]

Thorton Wilder's touching story of life in a New Hampshire town stars William Holden and Martha Scott as a young couple looking to the future. Six Oscar nominations went to director Sam Wood's version of this Pulitzer Prize winning drama, including one for Best Picture, and one for Aaron Copland's original score. Also, look for two of Hollywood's great character performers, Guy Kibbee and Beulah Bondi as Mr. And Mrs. Webb, and Thomas Mitchell as good ol' Doc Gibbs! Newly restored in HD.

In the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, a shy mysterious young man called Blue (Drew Connick), named for the color of his skin due to a rare blood disorder, walks down the mountain and into a sleepy small town. Distrusted and feared by the townspeople he encounters, he withdraws into the woods and watches a young woman named Pearl Murphy (Michele Martin), who is raising her two younger sisters with her abusive father (Kenny Johnson) on a nearby farm. When Pearl encounters Blue, they quickly become friends, bringing happiness to their otherwise lonely lives. Tensions rise in the small town as rumor gets around that Blue has taken a liking to Pearl and is attacked. As that is unraveling Pearl's relationship with her violent father boils over. Will their friendship endure? Newcomers Drew Connick and Michele Martin lead this all-star cast in a very poignant and beautifully shot film that speaks to the troubles of our times. Sean Bridgers (Room; Free State of Jones) delivers an award-winning performance as Sheriff Hawkes alongside a sweeping and disturbing performance by Kenny Johnson (SWAT; Bates Motel) the abusive father, Murphy. Dale Dye (Platoon, Saving Private Ryan) and Kelly McGillis (Witness, Top Gun) round out the strong ensemble cast in this timely drama you don't want to miss!

Lauren leaves everything behind in Boston for a new chapter in her life and career. On an unforeseen detour to the town of Grandon Falls, she discovers love and family, helping her embrace the magic of Christmas.