SANGUINEOUS

Fern, a woman in her sixties, packs her van and sets off on the road as a modern-day nomad after losing everything in the Great Recession. She travels through the American West, taking on various short-term jobs and meeting other travelers.

Nomadland received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Zhao's direction, McDormand's performance, and its empathetic portrayal of its characters and their lifestyles. It was hailed as a poignant and timely examination of a segment of American society often overlooked.

• A deeply moving and humane portrait of modern-day nomads.

• Frances McDormand delivers a career-defining performance.

• Visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's authentic and empathetic portrayal of characters living outside traditional societal structures. Many appreciated the realistic depiction of their struggles and resilience, finding it both beautiful and thought-provoking. Some noted its slow pace but ultimately found the emotional impact profound.

Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director (Chloe Zhao), and Best Actress (Frances McDormand). It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director.

The film was inspired by the 2017 non-fiction book 'Nomadland' by Jessica Bruder and features many actual nomads playing fictionalized versions of themselves.