Jessica Chastain stars in Netflix thriller Heartland set in Nashville

Plot details and cast members

Jessica Chastain plays Misty Jones, a washed-up musician living on a farm in Georgia. Her estranged brother Paul Sparks calls for help after his daughter Charlie Hart goes missing. The character Charlie is portrayed by Carter Faith as a rising talent who released ten albums quickly. Ross Lynch plays the boyfriend Jace Jacobs while Garrett Hedlund portrays record label owner Roy Combs. Detective White played by Norbert Leo Butz initially refuses to take the case seriously.

Director background and setting

Writer-director Shana Feste returns to the genre with this project after her 2010 film Country Strong. The story takes place in Music City where Taylor Sheridan previously wrote an episode of ABCs Nashville. The film runs for one hour and fifty-three minutes with a rated R classification. It features locations like the Bluebird Cafe which adds local context to the narrative.

Character dynamics and conflicts

Misty Jones wears no makeup and lives as a reclude with her dogs before returning to the city. She confronts suspects including a stalker named Jared Granger played by JP Edwards. The plot involves shady talent management and an obsessive stalker who prompted a restraining order. Chastain keeps Roy Combs at arm's length despite mutual attraction between the two characters.