The striking beauty of the natural world, combined with harsh realities, forms the backdrop for “Land,” Robin Wright's first time directing a film. Wright also appears in the movie as Edee, a woman who must leave behind her familiar life following a devastating event that alters everything she believed in. Overcome with despair and grief, Edee retreats from her former existence, leaving it all behind to find refug…

Robin Wright's career as an actress is something most people appreciate, and seeing her name attached to a film always creates excitement. So naturally, any movie she’s in was high on my list for Sundance. While her acting didn't let me down—she continues to demonstrate her talent with a captivating portrayal of a character who shows how perseverance and the desire to survive can be healing—the real surprise came fro…