Frances McDormand plays a 60 something woman who is has chosen to live out of her van and travel around the country. The story follows her as an exemplary figure of a group of "nomads" who have opted out of the traditional, capitalist lifestyle in search of something more real, more meaningful. She has certain waypoints to mark her journey (seasonal work at an Amazon distribution facility, annual gatherings of the "vandwellers", etc.) but effectively has no ties to society as we know it. And this comes with no safety net and no security, which are largely considered overrated by the nomads anyway. Well acted, and well cast (most of the cast are non-actor nomads who invited the filmmakers into their world). While it is definitely a pleasant view of life as a nomad, it is also dramatic and touching and makes you think about your own connection to the "capital" that is deemed so important in our lives.
4 stars (out of 5)
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