Just a Farmer

Just a Farmer

2024 · 106 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Alison, left to manage an ailing farm and an alcoholic father-in-law after her husband’s sudden death, navigates the challenges of rural life. The film explores generational trauma, love, loss, and the undeniable resilience of a farming community in the face of tragedy.

Directed by Simon Lyndon · Written by Leila McDougall

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