The read
It runs a compact 29m.
Synopsis
The dramatic story of two youths--one French and one Indigenous--who share a pivotal time in Canada's history: the first contact between European and First Nations peoples.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Gloria DemersWriter
- Joan HensonDirector
- Chris CrillyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jason NicholasAndashee
- James AntoneOchasteguin
- Robert SpenceIroquet
- Emily NicholasGrandmother
- Gérald CormierCharles de Biencourt de Saint-Just
- Jean Douglas ComeauJean de Biencourt de Poutrincourt et de Saint-Just
- Wayne MelaçonSamuel de Champlain
- Richard McEwenMembertou
- Kennetch CharletteAndashee (voice)
- Phil ComeauBiencourt (voice)
- Dori ElliottSelf - Narration (voice)
- Gloria DemersSelf - Narration (Voice)
Themes
canadanova scotia, canadacanadian history17th centuryhistorical reenactmentfirst settlersacadiansacadiafrench canadiansettler colonialism