Painted Woman (2017)

Based on the renowned western writer Dusty Richard's novel "Mustanger and the Lady," 'Painted Woman' depicts the tumultuous journey of Julie Richards - a woman entangled in a cycle of mistreatment and exploitation, ultimately finding herself under the influence of Kyle Allison, a prominent figure in the historic town of Goldfield. Welcomed into Allison's lavish abode, Julie becomes a prized possession, receiving both care and enduring further maltreatment. As her precarious situation with Allison reaches a critical juncture, Julie encounters two divergent paths to freedom through two contrasting men. 'Painted Woman' intricately weaves two parallel narratives in Julie's life, with one chapter unfolding under the cloak of darkness in Goldfield as she crosses paths with Frank, while the other chapter unfolds in the wilderness under the sunlight, revolving around the enigmatic Mustanger.