Includes Gil Birmingham, Jon Bernthal, and Julia Jones. Plot Summary
(Jeremy Renner): A veteran tracker for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who is haunted by the past death of his own daughter. Viento salvaje (2017)
The story is set in the frozen landscape of the in Wyoming. The narrative begins when Cory Lambert discovers the frozen body of Natalie Hanson, an 18-year-old Indigenous woman, miles away from any shelter and barefoot in the snow. Includes Gil Birmingham, Jon Bernthal, and Julia Jones
August 4, 2017 (USA); premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where Sheridan won Best Director. Protagonists: The story is set in the frozen landscape of the in Wyoming
Critics often praise the film for its visceral depiction of the Wyoming winter, which acts as a constant, lethal antagonist.
Due to the jurisdictional complexities of crimes on reservation land, the FBI dispatches Agent Jane Banner from Las Vegas. Together, she and Lambert navigate the brutal winter conditions and local tensions to uncover the truth behind Natalie’s death. The investigation eventually leads them to a remote drilling site, culminating in a high-tension standoff. Key Themes and Critical Reception
The film highlights the lack of resources and legal protection for Indigenous women on reservations. It concludes with a chilling title card stating that missing person statistics are kept for every demographic except Native American women.