An Unfinished Life, raw family redemption

Robert Redford gives the best performance of his career as a rugged widower struggling to bond with his estranged daughter (Jennifer Lopez) and granddaughter (Becca Gardner).

The rawness and vulnerability of their performances are at the heart of this harrowing tale of survival.

Set against the volatile beauty of the Wyoming mountains, Unfinished Life finds grace in its characters' struggle against the unforgiving natural elements.

Cinematographer Eric Saar Mahler captures their awe and fragility in the face of the vast and extreme landscape.

Lance Lonergan creates a moving portrait of hardship and resilience in the nature drama An Unfinished Life.

When an incident on a ranch brings long-buried tensions to the surface, the film transcends genre to become a profound study of family duty and redemption.

Redford and Lopez shine in moving confrontations that reveal emotional scars.

With confidence and empathy, Lonergan guides three remarkable performances to the heart of what it means to persevere through life's toughest climates.

An Unfinished Life leaves an indelible mark as one of cinema's most resonant celebrations of the indomitable human spirit.

Jennifer Lopez received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, honouring her most raw and affecting work to date.

Robert Redford's celebrated performance as a man weathered by grief also earned praise, though it was overlooked by the awarding bodies.

Cinematographer Eric Saar Mahler received independent awards recognition for his stunning vision of the Wyoming frontier.

An Unfinished Life performed acceptably commercially, given its $18 million production budget, grossing $36 million worldwide.