Film Adaptation The Salt Path Stars Anderson Isaacs Highlights Rare Disease Trek

The Salt Path is a film adaptation of Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir, chronicling the true story of her and her husband Moth's 630-mile trek around the South West Coast Path after losing their home due to a failed investment and facing Moth's diagnosis of the terminal neurodegenerative disease corticobasal degeneration (CBD). Directed by Marianne Elliott in her feature debut, the film stars Gillian Anderson as Raynor and Jason Isaacs as Moth, portraying their struggle to survive with limited resources, physical challenges, and emotional strain. Critics note the film's powerful depiction of homelessness and resilience, with striking cinematography capturing the rugged coastal landscapes as a third character and moments of humor amid hardship. While the script by Rebecca Lenkiewicz has been described as somewhat simplified, the performances, especially Isaacs's portrayal of Moth's physical and emotional journey, are widely praised. The couple's interactions with other hikers and locals along the path add depth, including a running joke about Moth being mistaken for poet Simon Armitage. The film, set for UK release in May 2025, highlights themes of endurance, love, and the search for solace in nature amid personal adversity.