Wind River
dir. Taylor Sheridan · 2017
Plot
East of Boulder Flats, deep into the vast and unforgiving white territory of the Wind River Indian Reservation, the seasoned game tracker, Cory Lambert, discovers the frozen body of the young Native American, Natalie. As this is a federal crime, the F.B.I. dispatches the inexperienced but courageous agent Jane Banner to lead the investigation, however, the unprepared outsider will soon team up with Cory to unravel the mystery of Natalie's murder. Before long, Cory will inevitably have to face his own past, while at the same time, both he and Jane are thirsting to see justice done. In the end, will this be a fruitful alliance?
Why watch
"Wind River" masterfully intertwines a gripping murder mystery with a poignant exploration of grief and justice, set against the haunting backdrop of the Wind River Indian Reservation. This film is a visceral journey into the heart of loss, where the quest for truth becomes a path to redemption.