THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife Raynor and Moth Winn (played by Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, respectively), and their 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
Based on Raynor Winn’s best-selling book and directed by four-time Tony Award winner Marianne Elliott, THE SALT PATH is an immersive cinematic journey worth taking when it arrives in Australian theatres this week. And to celebrate its release, we spoke with Elliott about what she learned about herself as a director in her move from stage to screen, the importance of authenticity, and how she knew she had found her Raynor and Moth in Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
