In Little Woods, Ollie (Tessa Thompson) and Deb (Lily James) are sisters on the edge, struggling to survive in the harsh landscape of America’s oil frontier. When Ollie’s illegal aid operation helping locals access medicine is exposed, she plans to quit, until desperation pulls her back in. Nia DaCosta’s debut is a gripping, compassionate portrait of resilience, class, and the quiet heroism of women forced to fight for survival.

Rialto Recommends: Little Woods. A powerful modern Western stripped of myth but rich in truth, Little Woods finds grit and grace in the bond between sisters. Tessa Thompson and Lily James deliver career-best performances in Nia DaCosta’s quietly ferocious debut. A film about struggle, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to start again when the world gives you nothing.