Strolling the Salt Trail: An adventure that's thrilling, testing, and empowering
Take a Journey on The Salt Path
Step onto a breathtaking 630-mile trek inspired by real-life couple Raynor and Moth Winn, who ventured along the Cornish, Devon, and Dorset coastlines after losing their home. Directed by Marianne Elliott, this profound adaptation of Raynor's memoir highlight's nature's healing power and the strength of the human spirit.
Lloyd Levin dived headfirst into the world of Raynor's memoir, calling it "cinematic gold." Embracing its themes of resilience and personal growth, Levin hoped to adapt the raw power and beauty of nature in a way only film could capture. The book, filled with financial struggles and medical hardships, resonated with countless readers, as Raynor and Moth embodied hope and determination in the face of adversity.
Marianne Elliott, an award-winning theatre director, saw the leap from stage to screen as an exciting challenge. The pandemic's closure of theatres prompted her to finally make the move, collaborating with producers Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley, and the Levins to bring this story to life.
Writing genius Rebecca Lenkiewicz was tasked with adapting Raynor's diary entries, cultivating depth in the characters and nature itself. Lenkiewicz's charming, lyrical writing captured Ray's essence, appeasing the author herself.
Gillian Anderson brings Raynor to life on screen, exuding calm inner strength while Jason Isaacs portrays Moth's intense curiosity and humility. The actors adopted the roles by meeting Ray and Moth in person, with Gillian finding the writer's resilience highly inspiring.
Isaac's portrayal of Moth's debilitating corticovascular degeneration underlines the physical and emotional rollercoaster Raynor and Moth endured during their journey. The film's shooting took place on the South West Coast Path, utilizing the stunning landscapes that played such a pivotal role in the couple's real-life adventure.
Marianne Elliott's passion for authenticity shines through in this heartfelt adaptation, making The Salt Path an unforgettable testament to home, resilience, and the power of nature’s healing touch. The film premiered in Newquay in 2025, attended by Raynor Winn, who hoped it would carry her story's life and spirit to a new audience.
This heartfelt adaptation of Raynor's memoir, The Salt Path, seamlessly transitions the riveting journey from the Cornish, Devon, and Dorset coastlines into the realms of home-and-garden, travel, and lifestyle. The film, inspired by the true story of Raynor and Moth Winn, showcases a breathtaking 630-mile trek that embodies the healing power of nature, elegantly blending themes from home and garden with the exploratory spirit of travel.
