Desert Bloom (1986)

Director: Eugene Corr
Writer: Eugene Corr
Producer: Michael Hausman
Cast: Annabeth Gish, Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, Ellen Barkin

The story involves Rose Chismore’s youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr — who’s visit is fun but also detrimental to her family’s health.