Wind River

Year: 2017

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: Taylor Sheridan

Budget: $11M

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In the harsh Wyoming wilderness, Fish & Wildlife agent Cory Lambert discovers a disturbing crime scene, initiating a perilous investigation. FBI agent Jane Banner, new to the field, is dispatched to lead the case, but quickly finds herself challenged by the unforgiving environment and the remote location. Together, they navigate a landscape of isolation and danger, uncovering a complex network of violence and long-held secrets as they seek justice and confront the brutal realities of survival.

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