The White Goddess

A twisting, turning journey where reality and visions intertwine making it unclear at times what is actually happening. A woman living alone in an isolated area tries to help a man who has been knocked unconscious in this snowy landscape, taking him in and attempting to nurse him back to health. Who is he? Who is she? Slowly, small pieces of information are revealed adding depth to who they are. As a bonus, both are excellent actors. There are surprises along the way which shifts the direction of the story. Interestingly composed shots, great cinematography, beautiful exteriors, and wonderful use of music.

Ok, stay with me on this... there was a big movie a few years back called Passenger. Guy is awake alone on a spaceship and falls in love with one of the cryogenically frozen passengers, wakes her up, and basically dooms her to live her life with him against her will. It wasn't that great of a film. But a fan edit went around the internet showing how much better it could have been if it was from the woman's perspective... more specifically, the person who was awoken. Start the movie there and you have a whole new perspective, one that is interesting, mysterious, and ominous. Here's the thing: THIS IS THAT MOVIE (minus the spaceship).

An injured man is dragged into a remote cabin by a woman he doesn't know. He has no memory of how he got here and they're so secluded (no car, phone, etc) that his only chance is to get back to full strength before attempting to reach civilization again. But who is this person taking care of him? Can she be trusted? As they're relationship progresses, things get more intimate and more strange. I won't spoil anything, but it's riveting to watch unfold.

Fantastic 2 person performance. The lead actress gives a performance so unhinged it's disturbing. Expert cinematography and score. I hardly felt the runtime. Well worth your time.

Co-Director Sean Coulton and Writer and Co-Director Eugina Gelbelman have crafted an intriguing story rife with substance and pathos. Lead actress Morgan Everitt (Rebecca) has many layers of depth that are peeled back and exposed as the film progresses. Her performance is outstanding, and she effectively captures the wide array of emotions her character experiences. Actor Jonathan Peck (Andrew) also provides an applause worthy performance as a man trying to make sense of the mysterious woman caring for him. The cinematography is also great, brilliantly capturing the barren, frozen landscape. I highly recommend "The White Goddess."