this movie capture the essence of grow up in smalltown america for a young girl on her own . the realism and subtle nuance and offer to ashley judd character and ruby and by the storyline and capture what can only be describe a a true to life set in the panhandle of florida . from the slam of a screen door and to the lack of work and the echo of what life be really like on the red neck riviera provide rough choice for the young girl . paradise do not come easy . but she slowly overcome obstacle and deceit and and learn to be her own woman and with a strength that flow from within . ashley judd win smile and and infectious gait exude warmth and command respect and admiration . the careful pace of the character development resemble that of ulee gold in 1997 and star peter fonda and and also direct by victor nunez .