"The Homesman" is a 2014 film directed by Tommy Lee Jones, based on the novel by Glendon Swarthout. The story is set in the 1850s and follows Mary Bee Cuddy, a strong-willed woman who takes it upon herself to transport three mentally ill women across the Nebraska frontier to a safe haven. To assist her on this challenging journey, she enlists the help of George Briggs, a drifter with his own troubled past. The film explores themes of isolation, gender roles, and the harsh realities of pioneer life in America.