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That Evening Sun

That Evening Sun

I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.

20096.61h 49mPG-13

Overview

An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.

Directed by Scott Teems
Written by William Gay, Scott Teems
Produced by Terence Berry, Walton Goggins, Laura D. Smith
Box Office0Revenue: $281K

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Top Cast

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Abner Meecham

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Lonzo Choat

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska

Pamela Choat

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Ludie Choat

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Paul Meecham

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Thurl Chessor

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter

Ellen Meecham

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About That Evening Sun

That Evening Sun is a drama film released in 2009. Directed by Scott Teems, it stars Hal Holbrook, Ray McKinnon, Mia Wasikowska. An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.

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