• Places in the Heart (1984) Soundtrack OST •

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Places in the Heart

Spring 1935, Waxahachie, Texas. Edna Spalding, mother to young Frank and Possum Spalding, is ill-equipped, thus ill-prepared, to handle many of the family responsibilities following the accidental workplace death of her husband, the town's sheriff, Royce Spalding.

Chief among these responsibilities is being the family breadwinner and managing the family finances--including making the next mortgage payment on their farm in October. Rather than heed the advice of the banker Albert Denby to sell the farm despite the depressed market, Edna will do whatever she must to keep herself and her kids in what they know as their home.

On unsolicited advice from a Black stranger, beggar Moze Hadner, Edna decides to farm cotton--about which she knows nothing--to earn enough to make that mortgage payment. Despite something that Moze does against her, Edna hires him to be her sole farmhand.

Also adding a small amount to the household finances is her new boarder, whom Mr. Denby actually foists off on her: his blind, loner brother-in-law Will, who otherwise would be institutionalized. As a collective they must contend with the depressed market, Mother Nature, racial tensions within the segregated community, and other issues, to get the crop to market to make that payment, with determination, love and support which may keep them going after a rough start between the Spaldings and the two new men in their lives.

Meanwhile, the issue of spousal dependency touches not only Edna, but also her sister Margaret Lomax, who loves her husband Wayne but is unaware that he is having an affair with his friend Buddy Kelsey's schoolteacher wife Viola Kelsey.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Places in the Heart
	In The Garden	Austin Miles: Performer
	Blessed Assurance	Fanny Crosby: Lyrics
	In the Sweet By and By	S. Fillmore Bennett: Lyrics J.P. Webster: Performer

User reviews

Donald Allen

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Places in the Heart is a powerful and integral component of the film, enhancing the storytelling and creating a memorable viewing experience.

Daniel Williams

7/10

The composition of the soundtrack effectively complements the narrative, creating a poignant atmosphere that resonates with the struggles and triumphs of the characters. The use of music in key moments adds an extra layer of depth to the storytelling, making it a memorable and impactful aspect of the film.

Joshua Martin

6/10

The haunting melodies in some of the tracks convey the struggles and hardships faced by the characters, creating a poignant and moving listening experience.

Stephanie Carter

6/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the racial tensions within the segregated community, adding another layer of complexity to the narrative.

Susan Williams

6/10

The use of traditional folk and country music in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the film's rural setting and reinforces the themes of family, community, and perseverance.

Betty Young

5/10

The music enhances the setting of Waxahachie, Texas in the 1930s, evoking a sense of time and place that immerses the audience in the story.

Melissa Anderson

6/10

The music during key emotional moments in the film intensifies the impact of these scenes, eliciting a strong emotional response from the audience.

Sarah Scott

7/10

The soundtrack of Places in the Heart beautifully captures the essence of resilience and determination portrayed in the film. The music evokes a sense of hope and perseverance, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.