The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Norma BaileyDirector
- John McCullochOriginal Music Composer
- Wendy LillWriter
Cast
- Hazel KingIkwe
- Geraint Wyn DaviesAngus
- Gladys TaylorN'okom
- Patrick BruyèreChejauk
- William BallantyneBluecoat
- Vicky KlyneIkwe's Mother
- Marion MoneyasNingik
- Jamie HardistyNigeeg
- Sarah PeeblesAnoquat
- Kim McCawScott
- Wally McSweenDugald
- David GilliesMacDonald
Themes
canadaindigenousojibwe indians18th centurychild marriagewoman directorfirst nationscanadian historyfur tradeindigenous women