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★ 7.5/10 2008 1h 42m Drama

In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, h…

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In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family

Movie details

Release date
2008-08-25
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama
Rating
7.5/10 (17 votes)
Language
FR
Country
Canada
Director
Benoît Pilon
Writers
Bernard Émond, Benoît Pilon

Cast

Natar Ungalaaq
Natar Ungalaaq
Tiivii
Éveline Gélinas
Éveline Gélinas
Carole
Paul-André Brasseur
Paul-André Brasseur
Kaki
Louise Marleau
Louise Marleau
Soeur Luce
Guy Thauvette
Guy Thauvette
Dr. Montpetit
Antoine Bertrand
Antoine Bertrand
Roger
Vincent-Guillaume Otis
Vincent-Guillaume Otis
Joseph
Denis Bernard
Denis Bernard
Père Millaire
Luc Proulx
Luc Proulx
L'horloger
Miali Buscemi
Miali Buscemi
Qupanuaq

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