Don't Come Back from the Moon

Synopsis

Don't Come Back from the Moon follows the story of a father leaving his family to chase his dreams, leaving the small town of Mojave Desert with only women and children. As the fathers vanish one by one, the community is left grappling with abandonment, poverty, and unfulfilled dreams. The perspective shifts to Mikey, a teenager who seeks out his missing father and navigates the challenges of growing up in a town without role models. With a melancholic yet hopeful tone, the film explores themes of adolescence, family, and the longing for a better future in a desolate environment.

Cast

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  Jeffrey Wahlberg

  Mickey Smalley

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  Zackary Arthur

  Kolya Smalley

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  Alyssa Elle Steinacker

  Sonya Stecko

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  James Franco

  Roman Smalley

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  Rashida Jones

  Eva Smalley

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  Cheyenne Haynes

  Jodie

Reviews

Don't Come Back from the Moon blends a coming-of-age story with a poignant reflection on the impact of absent fathers on young individuals, resulting in a heartfelt narrative that lingers in the viewer's mind. While some critics praise its raw emotional depth and authentic performances, others note the film's slow pacing and lack of narrative resolution. Rotten Tomatoes gives it an 88% rating, recognizing it for its strong character development and visual storytelling. IMDb rates it at 4.8/10, praising the film's cinematography and performances but critiquing the meandering plot. Metacritic offers a score of 63/100, highlighting the film's sincere portrayal of familial bonds and the struggles of adolescence in a harsh environment.

See also

Interstellar

Pulp Fiction

The Shawshank Redemption

Joker