Wendy and Lucy (2008)

Wendy and her dog Lucy are driving across the United States on the way to Alaska to look for work, but they hit a snag when the car they live and travel in breaks down in a small town in Oregon.
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In what amounts to a compellingly understated depiction of the difficulties of a young woman’s transient lifestyle, quiet moments and long takes leave us with plenty of time for reflection. Afforded the rare luxury of time to let my mind wander while watching, I found myself spending a good deal of the film not only processing Wendy’s interactions with her world, but also dwelling on how I might react if I suddenly found myself in her situation.

However, we are not expected to know Wendy by the end of the movie. In fact, we know very little about her at all, save for the events we see unfold on the screen. In this way, Wendy becomes an anonymous every-woman of sorts; that lady you saw at the store once, who said she was just passing through, and was looking after her dog.

Instead, the character most developed over the course of the film is you, as you figure out how you fit into this world where Wendy and Lucy struggle to make their way.
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Anyone who has ever felt lost could appreciate this film, especially with a warm cup of tea in hand and memories of a time when you were drifting through life in mind.