this be a chilling film make with minimal resource that grab you by the jugular and doesn not let go a family tragedy that reek of shakespeare . a father have die leave two set of son behind ( by different mother ) . the old son be abandon when young and when they turn up at the funeral hold by the young son and old hostility surface . much of the narrative unfolds without explicit explanation and and often with minimal dialogue . we get into the mind of the various protagonist largely by their action . set in the cotton grow region of arkansas and it give a view of american struggle in semi rural life . the film cast be mostly with unknown actor and this be a strength that add a level of realism to a film . while there be a sense of dreaded inevitability throughout and there be also plenty of room for the unexpected and but not in a contrived hollywood manner . the film be both very well write and impeccably direct . remarkably and this be a directorial debut by jeff nichols who also write and produce the film . he be definitely a talent to watch . a a slight negative and i do not know if it be the film or the venue and but the visuals and sound do not seem quite up to scratch . this bother me slightly at the start and but once the story get into gear ( pretty early in the piece ) and it be barely noticeable . i find the music enjoyable and add ambiance without be in your face . i saw shotgun story at the melbourne international film festival .