Viento Salvaje (2017) Guide

The story is set in the frozen landscape of the in Wyoming. The narrative begins when Cory Lambert discovers the frozen body of Natalie Hanson, an 18-year-old Indigenous woman, miles away from any shelter and barefoot in the snow.

Includes Gil Birmingham, Jon Bernthal, and Julia Jones. Plot Summary Viento salvaje (2017)

August 4, 2017 (USA); premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where Sheridan won Best Director. Protagonists: The story is set in the frozen landscape of the in Wyoming

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 Plot Summary August 4, 2017 (USA); premiered at

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.

(Elizabeth Olsen): A rookie FBI agent sent to investigate a murder on the reservation, largely unprepared for the harsh environment.