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Rain is a poignant, inspiring drama film from 2006 that follows the life of Raina Graysmark, aka Rain, played by Brooklyn Sudano. Rain is a beautiful, talented and headstrong young woman who has dreams of becoming a singer, but her journey is not without its twists and turns. The film begins with Rain attending the funeral of her beloved mother, who died of cancer. Rain has always been close to her mother and her death leaves a gaping hole in her life. However, her father, played by Robert Loggia, is not a supportive presence in her life. He is overbearing and unsupportive of Rain's dreams, and constantly tries to dictate her choices, insisting she either pursue a career in medicine or become his assistant in his property development company.

Rain decides to leave her father's company and pursue her dreams of becoming a singer, but this proves to be more difficult than she imagined. She faces numerous obstacles along the way, from lack of support from her father and the music industry, to health issues of her own. She is later diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a condition that threatened her dream of becoming a singer.

However, Rain refuses to give up on her dreams, and with the help of her mother's former manager, played by Faye Dunaway, she is able to pursue her music career. Together they navigate the harsh realities of the music industry and develop a bond that encourages Rain to keep pushing forward.

One of the central themes of the movie is the power of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Rain's unrelenting spirit and passion for music pushes her through numerous obstacles, from the rejection of the music industry to the devastating diagnosis of MS. Her mother's manager, played by Dunaway, also serves as a model of perseverance for Rain, who has now become the most supportive person in her life.

Another important theme in the movie is the complicated dynamics of family relationships. Rain has a strained relationship with her father, who not only is unsupportive of her career but also wants to control every aspect of her life. Their relationship is further strained by the death of Rain's mother, which brings to light unresolved conflicts between the two.

Rain's relationship with her mother, on the other hand, has been the greatest source of inspiration and support in her life. Her deceased mother's presence is felt throughout the movie, and serves as a reminder that her love and support helped her create her own light.

The cinematography and music in Rain are also particularly noteworthy. The film does an excellent job of capturing the process of creating music and the joy that comes with it. The original music in the movie is also particularly outstanding and serves to further the emotion of each scene.

Overall, Rain is a well-crafted drama that portrays the difficulties of pursuing one's dreams in the face of adversity, and the power of perseverance and determination to overcome those obstacles. The cast delivers powerful performances that resonate deeply with the audience, particularly Brooklyn Sudano in her portrayal of Rain. The film is a must-watch for anyone who has faced challenges in their own lives, and for those who love stories of determination and triumph.

Rain is a 2007 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.6.