Kelly Reichardt once again trains her perceptive and patient eye on the Pacific Northwest, this time evoking an
authentically hardscrabble early nineteenth century way of life. A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro)
has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection
with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune; soon the two collaborate on a successful
business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s
prized milking cow. From this simple premise Reichardt constructs an interrogation of foundational Americana
that recalls her earlier triumph Old Joy in its sensitive depiction of male friendship, yet is driven by a
mounting suspense all its own. Reichardt again shows her distinct talent for depicting the peculiar rhythms of
daily living and ability to capture the immense, unsettling quietude of rural America.
Kelly Reichardt
Jon Raymond & Kelly Reichardt
John Magaro
Orion Lee
Toby Jones
Lily Gladstone
Kelly Reichardt
Christopher Blauvelt
Production Designer
Anthony Gasparro
Set Decorator
Vanessa Knoll
April Napier
William Tyler
Production Sound Mixer
Christian Dolan
Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer
Leslie Shatz
Makeup Department Head
Jessica Needham
Hair Department Head
Jennifer Serio