Despite its Grand Jury Prize nomination at this year's Sundance Film Festival, Walking Out has kept a surprisingly low profile.
Adapted from a short story and directed by brothers Andrew and Alex Smith, the film centres on a father and his estranged teenage son who head into the wilds of Montana on a hunting expedition.
David (Josh Wiggins) is a soft urbanite who doesn't belong among the wind-swept tundra, much to his dad's annoyance. The two struggle to bond, although Cal, (Matt Bomer), is determined to impart some fatherly advice.
Unfortunately, the wilderness can be a cruel mistress and the pair are forced to bond for all the wrong reasons as they find themselves fighting for their survival.
Walking Out deftly balances its tension with tender moments that insightfully express a father-son dynamic. Bomer and Wiggins competently carry the weight of this film's heavy heart with nuanced performances that feel convincing and authentic.
