The Dry Land
The Dry Land is a 2010 cinema of [the United States|American] drama film written and directed by Ryan Piers Williams. The film stars Ryan O’Nan, America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama, Jason Ritter, and Melissa Leo. It premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and opened in limited release on July 30, 2010.
Plot
James returns from Iraq to face a new battle readjusting to small-town life in Texas. His wife, his mother, and his friend provide support, but they cannot fully understand the pain and suffering he feels since his tour of duty ended. Lonely, James reconnects with an army buddy, Raymond, who provides him with compassion and friendship during his battle to process his experiences in Iraq. But their reunion also exposes the different ways that war affects people, at least on the surface.Cast
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 67% of 24 critics gave the film a positive review, with a rating average of 5.52/10.Entertainment Weekly gave the film a "B" grade and praised Ryan O'Nan's "quietly riveting performance as an Iraq-war veteran who comes undone after he returns home to dusty Texas ".
The film received Imagen Awards nominations for best feature film and for America Ferrera as best actress.