Leave No Trace

A father living off-the-grid in Oregon with his teenage daughter Willa is discovered by authorities and forced to reintegrate into society. As they struggle with their new reality, Willa begins to question her father's isolationist lifestyle and her own place in the world. The film explores themes of nature, family, and the challenges of finding belonging in a complex society.

Leave No Trace was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its sensitive direction, powerful performances, and poignant exploration of marginalized lives. Critics lauded its quiet intensity and emotional resonance, making it one of the most highly regarded films of its release year.

• Praised for its deeply empathetic portrayal of a father-daughter relationship and their struggle for survival.

• Hailed for its authentic and nuanced depiction of off-the-grid living and the challenges of societal reintegration.

• Celebrated for the subtle yet powerful performances from Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances of the lead actors. Many viewers connected with the themes of family and the longing for a simpler way of life, though some found the pacing to be slow.

Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature and won numerous critics' awards for direction and acting.

Director Debra Granik spent time with actual park residents to research the authentic details of living off the grid in Forest Park, Portland.