Rain (2005 film)

Rain is a 2005 independent drama film directed by Craig DiBona and starring Nicki Aycox.

Synopsis: The film tells the story of Rain, a young woman struggling with schizophrenia. The narrative explores her internal world, her relationships with her family, particularly her sister Summer, and her attempts to navigate daily life while battling her mental illness. It portrays the challenges of living with schizophrenia, including hallucinations, delusions, and the side effects of medication. Rain's artistic talent provides her with a creative outlet, but her illness often interferes with her ability to express herself.

Cast:

• Nicki Aycox as Rain
• Kip Pardue as Hollis
• Traci Lords as Eva Milton
• Lindsey Shaw as Summer
• Sean Bridgers as Dwight

Production: The film was produced independently and filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Reception: Rain received mixed reviews. While some critics praised Aycox's performance and the film's sensitive portrayal of schizophrenia, others found the narrative uneven and melodramatic. The film was noted for its attempt to depict the subjective experience of mental illness, a challenging subject matter to accurately portray on screen.