
First Cow
Synopsis
Kelly Reichardt trains her perceptive and patient eye on the Pacific Northwest, this time evoking an authentically hardscrabble early nineteenth century way of life. A taciturn loner and skilled cook (John Magaro) has traveled west and joined a group of fur trappers in Oregon Territory, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) also seeking his fortune. Soon, the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow. From this simple premise Reichardt constructs an interrogation of foundational Americana that recalls her earlier triumph Old Joy in its sensitive depiction of male friendship yet is driven by a mounting suspense all its own. Reichardt again shows her distinct talent for depicting the peculiar rhythms of daily living and her ability to capture the immense, unsettling quietude of rural America.
Screenings & Events
Screening
Thu, Oct 23 @ 5:00pm
at AMC NEWCITY 14, Screen 06
Venue information...
Director Kelly Reichardt
Closed Captions
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Film Credits
- Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Anish Savjani
- Kelly Reichardt, Jon Raymond
- Kelly Reichardt
- Christopher Blauvelt
- John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewen Bremner
- William Tyler
- Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Louise Lovegrove, Christopher Carroll
- 2019