Directed by Don Scardino, the film ‘A Break in the Rain’ centers on Jake Watson, who has been on the road for ten years since his wife died of cancer. He left the house he shared with his late wife to his son James and his young family, took his dog Cleo, and went off to try and deal with her passing. Ten years later, his son has died of the same cancer. Jake comes home to the life he put on hold. Determined to contribute and get to know his family, he takes a job driving for a limo service owned by his old friend Felicia. He struggles with his new life until one rainy night he picks up Nashville singer Catriona Walsh. They hit the road together, and his life changes again.
‘A Break in the Rain’ stars Michael O’Keefe (as Jake Watson), Elizabeth A. Davis (as Catriona Walsh), S. Epatha Merkerson (as Felicia), Emily Donahoe (as Laura), Will Chase (as Randy), Mary Beth Peil (as Debbie), Chuck Cooper (as Carl), Camille Wiser (as Darcy), and Joey Fontana (as Conner).
Written by Dana L. Williams, ‘A Break in the Rain’ is produced by Matthew Bennett, Tim Mann, and Sam King, with executive producers Don Scardino, Dana L. Williams, and Gina Maria Leonetti. Production companies are Painted Guitar Pictures, Silent Crow Arts, and Fourthman.
The film’s cinematography is by Matthew Clark, the music is by Don Scardino and Elizabeth A. Davis, with editing by Matthew Bennett.
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Painted Guitar Pictures will release ‘A Break in the Rain’ in limited theaters on September 25, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here: https://abreakintherain.com/
Michael O’Keefe is most known for Caddyshack and The Great Santini. Elizabeth A. Davis is most known for Once and Blue Bloods. S. Epatha Merkerson is most known for Law & Order. Don Scardino is most known for directing Only Murders in the Building, 30 Rock, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.
