“Not all damsels need saving.”
Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.
Robert Pattinson
Samuel Alabaster
Mia Wasikowska
Penelope
David Zellner
Parson Henry
Nathan Zellner
Rufus Cornell
Joseph Billingiere
Zachariah Running Bear
Robert Forster
Old Preacher
Morgan Lund
Bar Creep
David Wingo
Barrel of Laughs
Russell Mael
Prairie Crooner
Gabriel Casdorph
Anton Cornell
Damsel is a western, drama, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of black humor, alcohol abuse, american wilderness, 19th century, far west, oregon trail. Directed by David Zellner, it stars Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, David Zellner. Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.
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