First Cow
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
1820. A skilled cook travels west and joins a group of fur trappers in Oregon, though he only finds true connection with a Chinese immigrant, also seeking his fortune. Soon the two collaborate on a successful business, although its longevity is reliant upon the clandestine participation of a nearby wealthy landowner’s prized milking cow.
In 1820s Oregon, a skilled cook connects with a Chinese immigrant. They collaborate on a successful business, secretly relying on a prized milking cow.
Cast: John Magaro, Orion Lee, Rene Auberjonois