A former soldier returns to West Texas after being deployed to Iraq, struggling to recall his experiences and grappling with post-traumatic stress. He takes a job at a slaughterhouse, but his behavior becomes increasingly erratic due to his PTSD, causing tension with his wife and coworkers. As he tries to regain control, he leaves his ailing mother and his dog behind, driving northeast to reconnect with an old Army buddy and uncover the truth about his forgotten past.
The Dry Land
A war veteran's return to Texas is marked by a disconcerting disparity between his traumatic war experiences and the warmth of his family and hometown.