
The Survivalist(2015)
In a time of starvation, a survivalist lives off a small plot of land hidden deep in forest. When two women seeking food and shelter discover his farm, he finds his existence threatened.


“Love will lead you home”
An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

Saoirse Ronan
Daisy Ryback

George MacKay
Eddie

Tom Holland
Isaac

Harley Bird
Piper
Danny McEvoy
Joe

Anna Chancellor
Aunt Penn

Corey Johnson
Consular Official

Darren Morfitt
Sergeant

Sabrina Dickens
Guerilla Soldier Girlfriend

Stella Gonet
Mrs. McEvoy
How I Live Now is a drama, romance, science fiction film released in 2013 exploring themes of countryside, based on novel or book, post-apocalyptic future, survival, terrorism, based on young adult novel. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, it stars Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Tom Holland. An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.
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