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Director: Jack Fessenden
Cast: Norbert Leo Butz, Virginia Kull, Barkhad Abdi, Marcus Scribner
Lance is a sprinkler contractor in a drought-stricken desert boomtown whose life converges with a criminal duo, led by Abdi, who are hunting for a corpse that has resurfaced on the banks of a receding reservoir. Caught in a web of escalating tensions, false accusations, and buried secrets, Lance, his wife Elana, and estranged son Noah must navigate the pull of shady developer Whip, who partners with Saudi investors on a thirsty alfalfa growing venture, threatening the community’s dwindling water supply.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Alfalfa, directed by Jack Fessenden, is a thriller that has not received significant critical or awards recognition to date. The film's public reception is unclear, as ratings on platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes are not currently available.
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Alfalfa, directed by Jack Fessenden, is a compelling thriller that blends environmental themes with high-stakes drama. The film's gritty, neo-noir tone and standout performances from actors like Norbert Leo Butz create a tense, captivating exploration of desperation, greed, and the fragility of community in the face of dwindling resources.
Alfalfa, lucerne ,, Medicago sativa is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world and is used for grazing, hay, and silage, as well as a green manure and cover crop. It has also been cultivated as livestock fodder since at least the era of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Alfalfa has clusters of small purple flowers followed by fruits spiraled in two to three turns containing 10–20 seeds. It is native to warmer temperate climates.
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