Due to the jurisdictional complexities of crimes on reservation land, the FBI dispatches Agent Jane Banner from Las Vegas. Together, she and Lambert navigate the brutal winter conditions and local tensions to uncover the truth behind Natalie’s death. The investigation eventually leads them to a remote drilling site, culminating in a high-tension standoff. Key Themes and Critical Reception
August 4, 2017 (USA); premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where Sheridan won Best Director. Protagonists: Viento salvaje (2017)
The film highlights the lack of resources and legal protection for Indigenous women on reservations. It concludes with a chilling title card stating that missing person statistics are kept for every demographic except Native American women. Due to the jurisdictional complexities of crimes on
Critics often praise the film for its visceral depiction of the Wyoming winter, which acts as a constant, lethal antagonist. Key Themes and Critical Reception August 4, 2017
Includes Gil Birmingham, Jon Bernthal, and Julia Jones. Plot Summary