Winter's Bone

Audience emotional responses for 'Winter's Bone' are primarily dominated by **Empathy** for Ree Dolly's desperate struggle to save her family from homelessness in the harsh Ozark environment. This is closely followed by intense **Anxiety** and **Sadness** stemming from the constant danger she faces, the bleak poverty, and the heavy burden placed upon her young shoulders. The 'Mystery' genre elements evoke strong **Curiosity** and **Anticipation** as Ree navigates a dangerous conspiracy of silence to find her father. The film's raw portrayal of the criminal underworld and the desperate circumstances also elicits feelings of **Anger** at the injustice and the **Disturbing** nature of the challenges she confronts.