directed by: Kelly Reichardt, year: 2010
actors: Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Dano, Will Patton

Meek's Cutoff is a minimalist Western that follows a group of settlers traveling through the Oregon desert in 1845. Led by the enigmatic guide Stephen Meek, the group becomes increasingly uncertain of their path as water and supplies dwindle. As tensions rise and the landscape proves unforgiving, the settlers must decide whether to continue trusting Meek or chart their own course. The film explores themes of survival, trust, and the harsh realities of frontier life.

Survival, Pioneer, Isolation, Trust, Desolation