Director Nanouk Leopold and lead Natasha O’Keeffe discuss their TIFF 2025 film Whitetail. They talk about the story, the time jumps, shooting locations and the emotion of loss and holding onto pain.
Story: In the isolated beauty of southern Ireland, Jen works as a conservation ranger in the same woods where, years ago, her younger sister lost her life in a tragic accident. The sudden return of Oscar, a boyfriend from her distant past, stirs memories long buried, forcing her to confront their shared history. As a poacher begins leaving violent traces across the land she protects, the line between past and present starts to blur and Jen has to face what’s been haunting her all along.
Director Nanouk Leopold and lead Natasha O’Keeffe discuss Whitetail
Whitetail Clip
