Certain Women
dir. Kelly Reichardt · 2016
The struggle for personal fulfillment often reveals the complexities of relationships and the challenges of self-identity.
Plot
Three strong-willed women strive to forge their own paths amidst the wide-open plains of the American Northwest: a lawyer forced to subdue a troubled client; a wife and mother whose plans to construct her dream home reveal fissures in her marriage; and a lonely ranch hand who forms an ambiguous bond with a young law student.
Why watch
"Certain Women" elegantly weaves together the lives of three women, revealing the quiet strength found in their struggles against isolation and societal expectations. With its breathtaking landscapes and contemplative pace, this film invites viewers to reflect on the intricacies of human connection and the complexities of everyday life.
Talking points
- the portrayal of female agency
- the significance of place in personal identity
- the nuances of human connection
- moral complexities in everyday life