Mud Season
A Murder, A Love Story, A Vermont Tale

Jerry, a backwoodsman and misunderstood loner resides in a cabin outside a small Vermont town. When his shy “courting” attempts fail with the local girls he decides to visit the town brothel where his life is turned upside down.

Song, an illegal Chinese immigrant and prostitute, is being held against her will and continues to be abused by her not-so gentlemanly visitors. Upon his arrival and introduction, Jerry finds Song an unwilling participant and at her wits end. When Song breaks out in a rage, he panics and seeks out the Madame for a refund. The Madame will have nothing of it, a skirmish ensues and she is accidentally killed. For fear of being arrested for the Madame’s death, Jerry flees.

The following day he finds Song hiding in the woods near his cabin who, unaware the Madame is dead, fears retribution. Jerry decides to take Song in, and together they learn about each other and the eternal conflict between man and woman, American and Chinese culture as well as right and wrong.

Running Time: 106 minutes