Walter Thirsk, portrayed by Caleb Landry Jones, is a deeply conflicted character amid a community's struggle against outside forces in medieval Scotland. The film presents a hazy allegory for modern-day inequality and capitalism as the villagers face threats from outsiders, including criminals and a nobleman. Walter, while having potential as a leader, is consumed by grief over his wife's loss and retreats into himself. His character challenges conventional ideals of heroism, emphasizing complexity in situations of conflict and despair.
Walter Thirsk is portrayed as a deeply conflicted character, grappling with his grief and the challenges facing his community in medieval Scotland. While he has leadership qualities, his inability to take action makes him a complex figure. Caleb Landry Jones embraced the challenge of portraying Walter not as a traditional hero, but as someone who is detached and searching for his place amidst chaos.
The film shows a community's struggle as they face the threat of outsiders, symbolizing contemporary issues of inequality and capitalism. Walter's internal conflict mirrors the larger societal breakdown, making him a poignant reflection of human frailties in desperate times.
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