Leave No Trace

Will, a war veteran suffering from PTSD, lives in the wilderness of an Oregon park with his teenage daughter, Tom. The pair have managed to carve out a secluded and harmonious life away from society, relying on their survival skills and each other for comfort and support. Their rhythm is disrupted when authorities discover their illegal campsite, forcing them into a social services system they’ve long avoided. They are provided with a house, and Will is given job training while Tom begins to experience a semblance of a "normal" teenage life for the first time.

As they navigate this unfamiliar environment, Will struggles with the constraints of societal norms and his inner demons, while Tom gradually finds herself drawn to the connections and opportunities this new life offers. Their bond is tested as Will becomes increasingly restless and determined to return to the wilderness. Tom starts to see the potential for her own identity outside of her father’s survivalist world. The ensuing journey forces both of them to confront their conflicting desires for freedom and community, questioning whether they can both find a place where they truly belong while remaining together.