Rain (2016 film)

Rain is a 2016 Bahamian coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Maria Govan. The film stars Renel Brown, Christina Aquino, and CCH Pounder.

The film tells the story of a young woman named Rain (Renel Brown) living in the slums of Nassau, Bahamas. Rain, orphaned at a young age, struggles to care for her younger brother and navigates a difficult life marked by poverty, neglect, and the impact of her mother Gloria's (CCH Pounder) addiction and HIV-positive status.

Rain dreams of a better life and finds solace and escape in competitive running. As she trains for an important race that could offer her a scholarship opportunity, she grapples with family issues, personal challenges, and the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.

The film explores themes of poverty, family, addiction, resilience, the impact of HIV/AIDS on communities, and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the realities of life in the inner city of Nassau and the struggles faced by marginalized communities. The film received generally positive reviews and was praised for its performances, its sensitive portrayal of complex social issues, and its depiction of Bahamian culture.