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Woman Walks Ahead

2018 · 103 min

A somber, slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in a clash of cultures, with a quiet, determined protagonist facing injustice.

Directed by
Susanna White
Genres
Drama, History, Western
Starring
Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell
Tagline
Defy your times
Overview
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.

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Directed by
Susanna White
Genres
Drama, History, Western
Starring
Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • race
  • justice
  • identity
  • power
  • betrayal
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, history, western
Directed by
Susanna White
Written by
Steven Knight
Starring
Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell, Ciarán Hinds, Chaske Spencer, Bill Camp, Willy RunsAbove, Louisa Krause
Music
George Fenton
Cinematography
Mike Eley
Runtime
103 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America

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