Blue Sky

The film follows Hank Marshall, an Army engineer and nuclear science expert, who is tasked with overseeing weapons testing in 1950s America. Struggling with his role, Hank becomes an outspoken critic of atmospheric testing, clashing with his superiors who wish to silence him.

His personal life is equally tumultuous, as his wife Carly, portrayed by Jessica Lange, embodies volatility and flirtation, complicating Hank's existence at each military base they inhabit. The story delves into themes of mental illness and the strains of a troubled marriage, framed by the historical context of nuclear missile testing.