Leave No Trace: a film review

I saw a compelling film at the cinema a few weeks back, an American film released just this year called Leave No Trace. It tells the story of an man and his teenage daughter who live off-grid in dense woods on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon.

It’s a beautifully shot film, and superbly acted by the two leads who, despite being relatively quiet and mild-mannered characters, masterfully dominate and steer the story. Moreover the pair, while not defined by extensive dialogue or overly expressiv...