Ikwe

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.

Director:

Norma Bailey

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

canada
indigenous
ojibwe indians
18th century
child marriage
woman director
first nations
canadian history
fur trade
indigenous women

Cast

Hazel King

~ as ~

Ikwe

Geraint Wyn Davies

~ as ~

Angus

Gladys Taylor

~ as ~

N'okom

Patrick Bruyère

~ as ~

Chejauk

William Ballantyne

~ as ~

Bluecoat

Vicky Klyne

~ as ~

Ikwe's Mother

Marion Moneyas

~ as ~

Ningik

Jamie Hardisty

~ as ~

Nigeeg

Sarah Peebles

~ as ~

Anoquat

Kim McCaw

~ as ~

Scott

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Reviews (1)

CT
Charles Tatum
Written 2 year(s) ago
1
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 on a headache, I realized that pretty scenery does not a good film make.

(Unrated)- Mild physical violence, mild gun violence, some gore, some adult situations