2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Bloom [FLORIDA PREMIERE]
Film: Bloom
Narrative, Drama
The touching story of a Midwestern woman (a marvelous Kate Braun) in her late sixties who embarks on a road trip across America, wandering through towns and memories while reckoning with her past.
Directed by Mark Totte

Screening Details
Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT
Ends 4:00 PM EDT
Regal Hollywood screen #8
About This Event
East Coast Premiere. Bloom is a drama that follows the past and present life of Kate (a marvelous Kate Braun) and her poodle, Storm. Stirred by the desire to flee her small town Indiana life, this ambling Midwest tale begins with Kate in her 60s, on the eve of an impromptu vacation that quickly snowballs into an adventure across America. Driven by memories from her past, we come to learn how Kate once broke free from her hometown and toured with a band on the road. Unfortunately, this dream came to an abrupt end leaving her right back in the stagnant, small town life she so desperately yearned to escape from. With her children’s inadvertent guidance, Kate’s attempt to fulfill her freedom is met face to face with her life’s deepest regret. Surrounded by an interesting array of characters amid the changing backdrop of the Midwest, Great Plains and Southwest, Bloom takes us on a spiritual and quietly emotional journey through Kate's open eyes and search for a new life.
Cast
Kate Braun, Chloe Caemmerer, Andrew Wind
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