‘Heartland’ movie review: Jessica Chastain sings a song of suspense

Directed by Shana Feste, the 114-minute film Heartland features Jessica Chastain as Misty Jones, a retired country singer who returns to Nashville to search for her missing niece, Charlie. The narrative follows Misty as she navigates a complex web of past personal failures, including a torpedoed career and strained relationships with her former husband, Clark, and friend, Winnie Jo Lean.

Upon arriving in Nashville, Misty encounters music promoter Roy Combs and Charlie’s abusive boyfriend, Jace, while local police remain unhelpful. As media attention grows following Misty’s public revelation of her connection to Charlie, the investigation shifts toward potential foul play involving a stalker, Jared Granger.

Ultimately, the film uses the mystery framework to explore themes of motherhood, ambition, and guilt, with Chastain delivering a powerful performance as a woman seeking redemption.