First Cow (2019) is a quiet and contemplative drama set in the early 1800s American frontier. The film follows the unlikely friendship between a skilled cook and a Chinese immigrant as they start a small business relying on a prized cow—the first in the region. With rich cinematography and a thoughtful narrative, the story explores trust, survival, and the pursuit of opportunity in a rugged, developing world. First Cow, First Cow (2019), historical drama, 2019 movies, frontier story, early America, independent film, friendship and trust, slow cinema, thoughtful drama, rural setting, pioneer life, full movie, character-driven film, survival and hope, American history