The earliest events of the film take place mainly in the mid to late 1940s; they have significant and lasting effects over the course of the following 20 years. After returning fr… See more

In 1950, much of Lenora’s backstory is established when she is orphaned in her infancy. When Roy becomes convinced that a spider bite he received during a sermon is … See more

The first pivotal moment from 1957 is Willard’s brutal beating of two men who make crass comments about Charlotte while Willard and Arvin are praying. This example se… See more

Eight years later, while celebrating Arvin’s 17th birthday, Uncle Earskell gifts him with a German Luger that Willard brought back from the war. The gift, while well-intentioned … See more