Wildfires don’t just burn homes — they erase memory. That’s the haunting note struck in the official trailer for Rebuilding, Max Walker‑Silverman’s tender new feature that premiered at Sundance 2025 and now heads to theaters this fall. Bleecker Street has unveiled both the trailer and poster, and they carry the same quiet force that made the film one of the festival’s most talked‑about discoveries.
A Story of Loss and Renewal
Josh O’Connor stars as Dusty, a divorced father whose Colorado ranch is reduced to ash. Forced into a FEMA camp, he finds himself surrounded by others who’ve lost everything. What could have been a bleak survival tale instead becomes a portrait of resilience: Dusty reconnects with his daughter Callie‑Rose (Lily LaTorre) and ex‑wife Ruby (Meghann Fahy), while forging fragile bonds with neighbors who share his grief.
The trailer leans into silence as much as dialogue. O’Connor’s face does most of the work — a man hollowed out, then slowly filled again by community. The poster echoes that restraint: Dusty framed against the vast Colorado sky, a single line of text reminding us that rebuilding is both physical and emotional.
From Sundance to Theaters
Rebuilding is Walker‑Silverman’s second feature after A Love Song (2022), another Colorado‑set indie that found acclaim for its lyrical minimalism. This time, the stakes feel larger, the canvas wider. The film bowed at Sundance earlier this year to glowing reviews, praised for its humanist touch and rapturous landscapes.
Bleecker Street will release Rebuilding in select U.S. theaters on November 14, 2025, before expanding nationwide on November 21, 2025.
Why It Matters
In a year crowded with noisy blockbusters, Rebuilding looks like a counterpoint: small, intimate, and defiantly sincere. It’s a film about fire, but also about what smolders after — memory, regret, and the fragile hope of starting again.
What Stands Out from the Trailer and Poster
- Josh O’Connor’s restraint: His performance suggests grief without melodrama.
- Colorado as character: The landscape feels both punishing and healing.
- Family at the core: The father‑daughter dynamic grounds the story.
- Poster minimalism: A single image, a single line — no spectacle, just emotion.
- Festival pedigree: Sundance buzz positions it as one of 2025’s indie gems.
FAQ
Is Rebuilding just another Sundance tearjerker?
Not quite. The trailer suggests something quieter — less about engineered catharsis, more about lived‑in resilience.
How does the poster reflect the film’s tone?
It avoids clutter. One man, one sky, one tagline. It mirrors the film’s stripped‑down, humanist approach.
Why is Josh O’Connor a good fit for this role?
Because he thrives in understatement. His work in God’s Own Country and The Crown showed he can carry entire emotional arcs with a glance.
