Burn

Returning from their annual hunting trip in northern Maine, Storey and Jess realize that something has gone terribly wrong with the world. As they make their way south, they find razed villages, burnt-out cars, and signs of violence everywhere. They have no idea what happened, although they suspect that rumors of secession may have led to an all-out civil war. Stealing a boat, the pair unwittingly pick up a terrified girl named Collie, who becomes their responsibility. As they journey on, attempting to reunite Collie with her parents, Jess and Storey begin to encounter other people, all of whom are hostile and violent. The contrast between the mayhem of the human world and the peace of nature could not be more striking. Mark Deakins narrates Heller’s (The Last Ranger) thriller with quiet subtlety. He portrays Collie beautifully and makes the friendship between Jess and Storey utterly believable. The men’s voices are especially effective and gently understated as they shield Collie from the violence all around.