Into The Forest

Into The Forest

Into the Forest is a haunting and intimate drama set in a near future where modern civilization quietly collapses. Directed by Patricia Rozema and based on Jean Hegland’s acclaimed novel, the film focuses not on spectacle but on survival, sisterhood, and the fragile balance between humanity and nature.

Elliot Page and Evan Rachel Wood star as siblings Nell and Eva, who live with their father in a remote woodland home. When a massive power outage spreads across North America, the two are left to fend for themselves in isolation, forced to adapt as food, fuel, and connection to the outside world slowly disappear. What begins as an inconvenience turns into a profound test of resilience and trust, as they confront fear, loss, and the primal instincts that emerge when technology and structure fall away.

Rozema’s restrained direction keeps the focus on emotional truth rather than dystopian chaos. The forest becomes both a threat and a sanctuary—a living metaphor for renewal and endurance. The film’s minimalist realism, lyrical cinematography, and powerful performances create a story that feels both urgent and timeless, asking what it truly means to survive when everything familiar is gone.

Into the Forest is ultimately a meditation on interdependence and rebirth—a story about finding hope, strength, and humanity in the quiet aftermath of collapse.

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19 mins
Canada, 2016
Dir. Emily Martin
Language: English