Snow Angels

Annie, a weary waitress, has separated from a husband whose drinking has become a danger to her and their family. Glenn, now convinced of his faith, shows up unannounced as he tries to win her back, though his zealous pleas often feel unsettling to her and to the town that watches. Nearby, high schooler Arthur works at Annie's diner and grows curious about Lila, a student in town, as they navigate friendship, town gossip, and the ache of growing up after class. When Annie and Glenn's daughter vanishes, a community-wide search erupts, exposing the fragility of trust and the town's tensions. The strain tests loyalties and exposes the fault lines between faith, responsibility, and personal survival without offering easy answers.

Directed by David Gordon Green, Snow Angels arrived in 2007 as a stark indie drama that quietly earned attention for its restrained performances. It adapts Stewart O'Nan's Snow Angels with a focus on two families in a harshly intimate town.

The film saw a limited release and modest turnout, tallying about $414,404 at the box office. Despite the small numbers, its critical reception highlighted the cast and Green's measured direction. It found a niche among audiences who seek quiet dramas.

Critics framed Snow Angels as a precise, restrained drama that leans on the chemistry of its leads to carry the weight of sorrow. Viewers confront themes of isolation, fractured families, religious zeal, and the fragile balance between loyalty and personal survival in a town where everyone watches in quiet rooms.

The film is remembered for Beckinsale and Rockwell delivering understated, stubborn performances that anchor its mood. David Gordon Green's direction favors stillness over crash, letting the landscape and the townspeople become a character in their own right. It didn't spark a cultural moment, but it earned reception among indie fans.