In Country

In Country

Year: 2015

Runtime: 80 min

Language: English

Directors: Meghan O'Hara, Mike Attie

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1

Arrival in Napa Valley

Six old friends arrive in Napa Valley for a weekend vacation to celebrate Rebecca's fiftieth birthday. They meet their eccentric rental owner, Tammy, who warns them about the potential for wine-soaked fighting, which the group dismisses.

Napa Valley
2

Dinner at Fancy Restaurant

The women head to a local fancy restaurant for dinner, where they meet their waitress, Jade, who sparks Val's interest. Before leaving, they get a chance to ask questions to the renowned Brené Brown, who they spot at the restaurant.

Local Restaurant
3

The Molly Dilemma

Catherine suggests taking molly pills for fun, but the rest of the group expresses concern over their respective medications. Instead, they choose to drink more wine and dance the night away.

4

Tarot Card Reading

The next morning, a tarot card reader named Lady Sunshine arrives to give readings. Each woman's card reveals personal challenges, including Abby's feelings of being adrift, Naomi's fears about transformation, and Rebecca's reluctance to face her age.

Rental Home
5

Wine Tastings Begin

The group embarks on wine tastings, with Devon, the in-house chef, driving them. During the tastings, tensions rise, as Catherine takes constant work calls, and Abby worries that Rebecca is not embracing her upcoming birthday.

Local Vineyards
6

Naomi's Performance

At one of the vineyards, Naomi, feeling wine drunk, grabs the microphone and performs 'Eternal Flame' before dramatically falling off the piano. This highlights the carefree yet chaotic evening.

Vineyard
7

Conflict Arises

Frustration builds when Abby tries to control the group with her strict itinerary. The situation escalates into a confrontation where Abby reveals that she lost her job, leading to a heartfelt moment among friends.

8

Art Show Experience

The friends visit an art exhibit dedicated to Fran Drescher, but they end up critiquing the art harshly. Meanwhile, Catherine receives advice from Tammy about being true to herself and expressing her work-related frustrations.

Art Exhibit
9

Rebecca's Realization

After experiencing back pain and a heart-to-heart with Naomi, Rebecca confronts her fears about aging and her unhappy marriage. This ultimately pushes her to embrace her birthday celebrations more fully.

10

Friendship Strains

During a celebratory pizza restaurant reunion, tensions flare as Catherine expresses anger over feeling excluded. This leads to Naomi revealing her fears about her health, culminating in a dramatic moment when she is bitten by a snake.

Recreated Pizza Restaurant
11

Rolling for Help

With no cell signal, the group takes turns rolling down a hill to summon help after Naomi's snake bite. This bizarre yet humorous act inadvertently helps Rebecca's previously strained back.

Hill
12

Hospital Revelation

At the hospital, it turns out Naomi's snake bite was from a non-venomous snake, relieving the tensions of the group. They also discover that Naomi does not have the BRCA gene, leading to a collective sigh of relief.

Hospital
13

Return to the Rental Home

Tammy returns to check on the women, bringing flowers and a ride back to the rental home. This moment symbolizes the end of their tumultuous weekend, as they choose to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Rental Home
14

Confessions and Celebration

As they unwind, Abby admits to having slept with Devon, mirroring Rebecca's confession. The women finally come together to celebrate Rebecca's birthday, finding joy and connection amidst their emotional ups and downs.

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