
The Apple Family: Scenes from Life in the Country
7 movies · 2020
"The Apple Family: Scenes from Life in the Country" is a seven-part film collection released in 2020. The films within the collection collectively run for 570 minutes and had a total budget and revenue of zero. The collection comprises seven distinct films, each with a varying runtime. Titles include "That Hopey Changey Thing," "Sweet and Sad," and "Regular Singing." The individual film runtimes range from 0 to 110 minutes. The films in this collection were released within a single year, 2020. The total runtime of the entire collection is 570 minutes. This film collection represents a series of works exploring themes and moments related to life in a rural setting.
Franchise cast
All movies in chronological order
That Hopey Changey ThingOn Election Day, November 2, 2010, Uncle Benjamin mourns the loss of his dog. His nieces and nephew gather in Rhinebeck, New York, to surprise him with a replacement. As the polls close, the family discusses memories, etiquette, and current events.0.1
Sweet and SadThe Apple family reunites for the first time since Election Night 2010. Marian is coping with a personal loss while living with her sister Barbara. Jane is back with her boyfriend Tim, and their brother Richard has returned from Manhattan. Uncle Benjamin is preparing for a major role after a long break. During a Sunday brunch on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the family discusses themes of loss, memory, remembrance, and the concept of compensation.0.1
SorryA year after "Sweet and Sad," the Apple Family gathers for a meal in Rhinebeck, New York. They grapple with personal and political feelings of loss and confusion on Election Day, November 6, 2012, as the nation decides its next president. Like the previous plays in this trilogy, "Sweet and Sad" and "That Hopey Changey Thing," "Sorry" opens on the day it depicts.0.1
Regular SingingRegular Singing, the fourth and final play in a compelling series, premiered on November 22, 2013 – the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, a global event.0.1
What Do We Need to Talk About?The Apple Family, last seen in 2014, reconnect in a Zoom call during the COVID-19 pandemic. This hour-long play captures their conversations as they navigate life under quarantine. They discuss everyday concerns like grocery shopping and missing friends, alongside hopes for the future. The play offers a poignant look at the importance of human connection and conversation during a time when both are deeply valued.0.1
And So We Come ForthThe Apple family comes together to talk about what's been happening lately with the COVID-19 pandemic.0.1
Incidental Moments of the DayThis is the concluding chapter of "The Apple Family: Life on Zoom," the third film in the series starring Lucy Michael of "The Michaels."0.1





