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| Thomasin McKenzie | ... | Tom (as Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie) | |
| Ben Foster | ... | Will | |
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Jeffery Rifflard | ... | Vet at VA (as Jeff Rifflard) |
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Derek John Drescher | ... | Larry (as Derek Drescher) |
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Michael Draper | ... | Runner |
| Peter Simpson | ... | Police Officer | |
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Erik McGlothlin | ... | K-9 Officer |
| Dana Millican | ... | Jean | |
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Alyssa McKay | ... | Valerie (as Alyssa Lynn) |
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Ryan Joiner | ... | Tiffany (as Ryan E. Joiner) |
| Michael J. Prosser | ... | James (as Mike Prosser) | |
| Jeff Kober | ... | Mr. Walters | |
| Spencer S. Hanley | ... | Pastor | |
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Tamera Westlake | ... | Devotional Dancer |
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Bob Werfelman | ... | Bob |
Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland. The film is directed by Debra Granik from a script adapted by Granik and Anne Rosellini. Written by Bleecker Street
The Sydney Film Festival today 16 June 18.
The reason I picked this movie - the memorable 'Winters Bone' by Debra Granik.
'Leave No Trace' continues Graniks theme of disconnected, broken people and communities worn down by war, drugs, poverty, poor health, failing services, disempowerment etc
A strange, intimate world brings together mental health, the beauty of nature, youth, struggles to present normality in abnormal circumstances, strange religion, engaging animals, concrete, christmas trees & doomed .love
Juxtaposition of nature & urban blight is too simplistic. Dig a bit deeper.
Not an easy movie but highly recommended.