The movie follows Jonah (played by ), whose life is shown in three different, interlocking timelines:
It’s a deep dive into burnout, grief, and how the "grind" of modern life can literally break someone’s mind. Buster's Mal Heart (2016)
Jonah is a tired concierge working the graveyard shift at a hotel, trying to provide for his wife and daughter. His life starts to unravel after a chance encounter with a conspiracy-obsessed drifter (DJ Qualls).
Years later, Jonah has become "Buster," a wild mountain man who breaks into empty vacation homes to survive while ranting to radio stations about an impending "Inversion" at the turn of the millennium.
This was one of his first big starring film roles, and he carries the movie. He is equally convincing as a sleep-deprived worker and a frantic, bearded hermit.
Director Sarah Adina Smith creates a cold, lonely, and slightly "off" feeling throughout, using the vast Montana landscapes to highlight Jonah's isolation.
Buster's Mal Heart (2016) -
The movie follows Jonah (played by ), whose life is shown in three different, interlocking timelines:
It’s a deep dive into burnout, grief, and how the "grind" of modern life can literally break someone’s mind. Buster's Mal Heart (2016) Buster's Mal Heart (2016)
Jonah is a tired concierge working the graveyard shift at a hotel, trying to provide for his wife and daughter. His life starts to unravel after a chance encounter with a conspiracy-obsessed drifter (DJ Qualls). The movie follows Jonah (played by ), whose
Years later, Jonah has become "Buster," a wild mountain man who breaks into empty vacation homes to survive while ranting to radio stations about an impending "Inversion" at the turn of the millennium. Years later, Jonah has become "Buster," a wild
This was one of his first big starring film roles, and he carries the movie. He is equally convincing as a sleep-deprived worker and a frantic, bearded hermit.
Director Sarah Adina Smith creates a cold, lonely, and slightly "off" feeling throughout, using the vast Montana landscapes to highlight Jonah's isolation.