though some would beg to differ and desert bloom be one of the most powerful movie and story of our time . it a tale of a dysfunctional family in the 1950 when it be uncommon for the public to see the truth behind closed door . an amazing script and creative camera angle and light make this movie worth see a few time before you can fully understand it beauty . annabeth gish in her breakout or breakthrough roll deserve a support actress nomination . unfortunately and in 1986 it be uncommon for a young actor to receive such a nomination . ms. gish be an under rat actress who be worthy of powerful roll and cast in present day . the chemistry between ellen barkin and annabeth gish be amazing as well a jobeth william portrayal of a truth blind housewife . jon voight and be well jon voight consistant and erie .