spitfire grill

i dont exactly remember what drew me to this film in the first place, but i do love it! the story follows a woman, percy, recently out of prison, as she tries to rebuild her life. she asks to go to a small town and is put in the care of a woman who owns a local restaurant called 'the spitfire grill'. the crusty old woman, played by ellen burstyn, is willing to whip her into shape. as burstyn begins to let down her guard, percy begins to ask her about some strange things that have been taking place. since this is a small town, the locals have taken an interest in percy and her sorted history. you know how it is, the small town ladies will gossip... the town seems to be falling apart because of percy's arrival, and burstyn falls apart as well. percy must take care of the grill on her own and also finds out the truth behind the old woman's secret.

this is a great movie. the whole transition from inmate to grill owner is done with honesty and difficulty. percy's transition and her involvement in the workings of this small town are told with sincerity. this isnt a sappy movie or anything, but i found it to be deeply moving. as percy finds out about the old woman's secret, there is a scene in a field that chilled me with its beauty and truthful spirituality.