Robin Wright plays a woman who’s haunted by a tragic incident. She determines to move to the Northwestern wilderness and live in a cabin with no electricity or water. Of course, she encounters all manner of challenges from wild animals to inhospitable weather. In one of the film’s several unlikely moments, a hunter (Demián Bichir) discovers her close to death and teaches her how to survive (literally and figuratively). Wright keeps her portrayal subtle, which could be because she also directed the film. She also allows the pace to slow with at least 5 minutes of stunning scenery and nature shots. While some aspects of her situation push credibility, her character’s gradual improvement is evident and the final moments are rewarding.
(3 / 5)