Leave No Trace is a cinematic gem that you must treat yourself to! Ben Foster stars as Will, a traumatized war veteran who is trying to live off the grid due to his lack of trust in the government. His daughter, Tom (Thomasin McKenzie), is his loyal, sympathetic protégé who increasingly desires more than a life in the forest of Oregon. Director Debra Granik takes us on an emotional journey as we see the conflict of interest between her main characters.
On one hand, Will is a father who wants to disappear and wants to provide for his daughter on his terms. On the other hand, Tom wants to be seen and integrate into the real world. It’s quite evident they both love one another deeply, but the film takes us to the universal crossroad of stepping out of your parent’s direction and choosing your own path. Ben Foster is a stellar actor with an amazing body of character work, but Thomasin McKenzie goes toe to toe with Foster, giving a remarkable performance herself. Leave No Trace is a powerful story about love and family, an honest look at what making tough familial decisions looks like.
– Kevin Sampson
- Directed by: Debra Granik
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- Written by: Anne Rosellini
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- Cinematography by: Michael McDonough
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- Release Date: 2018
- Running Time: 109
- Language: English
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