James returns to West Texas after serving in Iraq, struggling with post-traumatic stress and fragmented memories. He takes a job at a slaughterhouse, but his demons resurface in violent altercations with coworkers and his wife. Seeking help at the VA, James is told he must regain control of his life before his wife will consider reconciliation. Heartbroken, he leaves his ailing mother with his dog and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his forgotten past, visiting old Army friends and seeking answers at Walter Reed Hospital.
The Dry Land
A war veteran's return to Texas is marked by a disconcerting disparity between his traumatic war experiences and the warmth of his family and hometown.
