Deconstructed western that explores love, death and civilization as outlaw Silas (Michael Fassbender) and his companion Jay (Kodi Smit-McPhee) travel America in search of Jay’s long-lost sweetheart. With powerful performances all round and masterful storytelling from first-time writer-director John Maclean.
When 16-year-old Jay Cavendish (Smit-McPhee) comes to the American frontier to search for the woman he loves, he meets mysterious traveller Silas (Fassbender), who agrees to be Jay’s guide – but for his own dishonourable ends.
As they embark of a journey of hardships and self-discovery, a ruthless outlaw named Payne (Mendelsohn) pursues them, hoping to reach Jay’s love first and claim the bounty on her head. Slow West will be available to download from 19th October and on DVD & Blu-ray 2nd November courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
