Through them, we learn of the core couple’s circumstances, desires, and reasons for leaving London.
However, Joe and Kate often act as conduits for other characters' stories.
It’s one of the people, both simple and complex, all at the same time.
That They May Face the Rising Sun follows Joe and Kate Ruttledge as they settle into a small community near Joe’s childhood home. The film captures a year in their lives, along with the experiences of their neighbors, through the rhythms of work, leisure, and changing seasons.
