Little Woods

2018
R
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

4.2K

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Tessa Thompson and Lily James in Little Woods (2018)

A modern Western that tells the story of two sisters, Ollie (Tessa Thompson) and Deb (Lily James), who are driven to work outside the law to better their lives. For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of her North Dakota oil boomtown access Canadian health care and medication. When the authorities catch on, she plans to abandon her crusade, only to be dragged in even deeper after a desperate plea for help from her sister.

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Crime Drama Western

In Little Woods North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage.In Little Woods North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage.In Little Woods North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

4.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 6 nominations

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Watch Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension

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Trivia
The story was initially conceived as a modern retelling of Othello, which is where the names Deb and Ollie/Oleander come from.

Quotes
Ollie: You know, the best part about the day is when it's over.

Connections
Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Teyonah Parris/Chris Stapleton/Jerome Flood II (2021)

Soundtracks
Workin' Woman Blues
Written by Valerie June (as Valerie June Hockett)
Performed by Valerie June

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Intense and raw

Lily James and Tessa Thompson both deliver stunning performances and this film explains beautifully the hardships of a working class woman's life. It's very real, raw and sometimes also quite painful to watch. Nina DaCosta did a terrific job on her first film. Absolutely loved it. It's so powerful and intense and deep and a really good film.