directed by: Paul Dano, year: 2018
actors: Jake Gyllenhaal, Carey Mulligan, Ed Oxenbould

Wildlife, a 2018 film directed by Paul Dano, is a poignant coming-of-age drama set in 1960s Montana. The story follows a young boy, Joe, who observes the disintegration of his parents' marriage after his father loses his job and leaves to fight wildfires. His mother, left to her own devices, embarks on a quest for self-discovery that challenges the family's stability. The film explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of adult relationships through the eyes of a child.

Family, Disintegration, Adolescence, Isolation, Nature