Nyff 2016

[Chris Knipp]

CERTAIN WOMEN (Kelly Reichardt 2016)

Three stories set in rural Montana involving women, of which only the third becomes briefly, powerfully, involving, of newcomer Lily Gladstone's lonely cowgirl who falls for a Kristen Stewart, who's driving four hours each way to teach a night class in school law. Laura Dern and Michelle Williams are both involved with James Le Gros.

That cowgirl disappointment is powerful, and there is lovely earth-colored cinematography. But Reichardt carries low-key rather far here.