When The Rain Stops Falling
by Andrew Bovell

Name: When The Rain Stops Falling
Brand: Andrew Bovell
SKU: 9781848420342
Rating: 4.28 (330 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 minsBritish

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the profound exploration of generational ties and emotional depth in the play. Many find it beautifully written, with a compelling narrative that expertly interweaves past and present. There's a strong sentiment that the themes resonate deeply, capturing the complexities of family dynamics and trauma across generations.

Compelling storytellingBeautifully writtenEmotional depthPowerful themesA bit dull to read for some

Synopsis

A heartrending drama about family, betrayal and forgiveness, spanning four generations and two hemispheres.

From the writer of the award-winning film Lantana

It interweaves a series of connected stories as seven people confront the mysteries of their past in order to understand their future, revealing how patterns of betrayal, love and abandonment are passed on.

Until finally, as the desert is inundated with rain, one young man finds the courage to defy the legacy.

ThemesEnglish drama English drama--20th century--Texts PR9619.3.B627 W436 2009