which had its world premiere in the Premieres section of the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday.
Wright is no stranger to being behind the camera having directed 10 episodes, including the series finale, of, but for her feature directorial debut she really has upped the stakes and taken on a challenging project, both logistically and in terms of a starring role that is emotionally draining. She succeeds impressively on both counts.
Into her life, in just the nick of time, comes Miguel Borras , a local man accompanied by a woman who, in an unqualified act of kindness, rescues Edee from certain death and slowly brings her back to life. They become friends as he makes frequent visits, helps her adjust to these unique surroundings including learning to shoot and get her own food, dealing with bears and other creatures, and making it through the changing of each season.
Wright is, and always has been, a fine actress, and in this role we get to see her taking on challenges like never before. It is largely an interior performance, one of long silences and rooted in what we see in her eyes, on her face. She is extraordinary. Bichir is her equal in a supporting role, a genuinely kind man helping a total stranger and putting his own humanity on full view. Their budding friendship is reassuring in this day and age, the power of human kindness the whole point.
Producers are Leah Holzer, Lora Kennedy, Peter Saraf and Allyn Stewart. Focus Features will open the film February 12 following its Sundance debut today.? Let us know what
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