As Will and Sam are forced to navigate the complexities of modern society, they begin to question their way of life and their relationship with each other.
"Leave No Trace" is a 2018 American drama film directed by Debra Granik, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Michael Koryta. The film stars Olivia Cooke, Luke Grimes, and Alex Milligan.
"Leave No Trace" premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Cooke and Grimes. The film holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
One day, Sam gets into a severe accident while on a run and injures her ankle. Will is forced to take her to a nearby town for medical treatment. There, they encounter a social worker, Cheryl (Aidan Gillen), who becomes concerned about Sam's well-being and tries to intervene.
The film follows Will (Luke Grimes), a former Army medic who lives off the grid in the woods with his 17-year-old daughter, Sam (Olivia Cooke). They follow a strict code of survival and leave no trace of their existence.