The read
It runs a compact 13m.
Synopsis
A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends the horrors of fantasy and the real life historical events of colonization and Indian Boarding Schools in the United States. A Native American girl in the 1700s and a Native American boy in the 1960s struggle to find their way back to a home that may be lost forever.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
Cast
- Norma-Sue HillGirl
- Shohnáhose Davin BomberryBoy
- Carter SimonBoy with Bleached Hair
- Jenna ClauseTongue Prick Girl
- James LevesqueRider in Black
- Harrison StewartSchool Principal
- Tara McLearnonSchool Teacher
- Christina VernucciSchool Teacher #2
- Cheryl De LucaMother
- Dallas FullerOne-Armed Minister
- John HomerDrummer
- Talon White-EyeDancer
Stills
Themes
native americancolonisationsocial justiceresidential schoolfrozen bodyindigenous peoplesresiliencecultural identitynative american culturedecolonizationindian historical settingtransgenerational trauma