Trash Fire

"Hell hath no fury."

Nov 3 2016 R 1h 31m
Comedy, Drama, Horror

Owen and Isabel's love story simmers with spiteful rage and unfortunately for everyone, Isabel is pregnant with Owen's child. To prove to her that he can become a stable father, Owen agrees to reconnect with his only living relatives at Isabel's request. The couple take a trip to visit his perversely devoted grandmother and his sister Pearl, who was severely burned in a fire, to finally bury the hatchet. But sometimes the ties that bind can cut off all circulation.

Plot

The obnoxious, cynical and sarcastic web designer Owen lives with his girlfriend Isabelle. Owen has analysis with his psychiatrist Florence since he feels guilty for the fire that killed his parents and deformed his sister Pearl. When Isabelle discloses that she is pregnant, she asks Owen to make up with his only family composed by his estranged grandmother Violet and Pearl. Owen warns Isabelle that Violet is a nasty woman, but they travel to his hometown. Isabelle realizes that Owen has told the truth about Violet, but they stay for a couple of days more because of Pearl with tragic consequences.

Written by

Richard Bates Jr.

Directed by

Richard Bates Jr.

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Snowfort Pictures, Circle of Confusion, Orion Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,443
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
42
Popularity
NA