Ikwe (1986)
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.
- Jack Clements
- Kim Forrest
- Lara Mazur
- Roman Buchok
- Norma Bailey
- Norma Bailey
- Sharon Riis
- Wendy Lill
Rating: 1/10 by 1 users
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Country:
Canada
Language:
English
Runtime: 00 hour 58 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: canada, indigenous, ojibwe indians, 18th century, child marriage, woman director, first nations, canadian history, fur trade, indigenous women
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