'A Long Winter' Review: Andrew Haigh's Moody Drama Explores Family Secrets and Identity The snow covered mountains of rural Colorado in the early 1950s provide a stark backdrop for Andrew Haigh's latest drama, "A Long Winter.
" On its surface, the film appears to be a straightforward portrayal of rural America during this time period. However, beneath the idyllic façade lies a complex web of deception and heartache.
The story centers around Mikey and Tom, two adult brothers living on a remote farm. They seem content with their simple lives, raising chickens and rabbits for their pelts.