Overview:
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.| Status: | Released (1986-01-01) |
|---|---|
| Awards: | 5 wins & 1 nomination |
| Screen: | Wendy Lill |
| Productions: | ONF | NFB |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Spoken Languages: | English, |
Similars
Casts
- 3238048: Hazel King - Ikwe
- 5938: Geraint Wyn Davies - Angus
- 1327904: Gladys Taylor - N'okom
- 3238049: Patrick Bruyère - Chejauk
- 3238050: William Ballantyne - Bluecoat
- 3958299: Vicky Klyne - Ikwe's Mother
- 3958300: Marion Moneyas - Ningik
Crews
- 3958325: Jane Macleod - Art Direction - Art
- 3958330: Jack Clements - Second Assistant Director - Directing
- 1500048: Nancy Howe - Makeup Artist - Costume & Make-Up
- 3958322: Roger Ballantyne - Production Assistant - Production
- 3958331: Kim Forrest - Third Assistant Director - Directing
- 2464060: Linda Danchak - Second Assistant Camera - Camera
- 1992628: Richard Patton - Location Sound Recordist - Sound
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Reviews
Charles Tatum
Review text:
A trapper in 1770's Canada takes an native woman for a bride, and this way-too-short made-for-television film follows their relationship. The lead actress isn't very good, and the film feels chopped up. By the time the downer ending rolls around, and the musical "score" has brought o ....
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