Thandiwe Newton has a solid performance as Sandra; an apathetic former New Orleans officer turned public speaking professor at a local university in the American west. By the looks of the majestic scenery, it appears to be in Montana. Though slow paced and limited dialogue, the story and underline tone leaves the viewer to deduct there is more than just what is apparent on the surface. One can believe this movie addresses identity politics and the embedded patriarchy in the university and law enforcement professions. One can also focus on the symbolism of the deer, her fawn and dog which could represent societies argument and struggle with abortion and single parenthood. The viewer can also focus on the evil white males who seem to not only struggle with their own personal demons, but with why society needs them to change and how some of those evil white males know change needs to happen but are not strong enough to speak out and make it happen.
Or maybe the movie is just a simple story of a lonely embittered woman who is trying to run from her past, hide in "Gods Country" only to find there is no peace. She has had enough and displaces the anger she has with a broken system on the brothers and work colleague whom she feels represents all that is wrong with our society.
Either way, it was thought provoking and maybe worth another watch in order to catch what was missed or reinterpret what may actually be.
Or maybe the movie is just a simple story of a lonely embittered woman who is trying to run from her past, hide in "Gods Country" only to find there is no peace. She has had enough and displaces the anger she has with a broken system on the brothers and work colleague whom she feels represents all that is wrong with our society.
Either way, it was thought provoking and maybe worth another watch in order to catch what was missed or reinterpret what may actually be.