Summary Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community. View more details
Directed : David Greene
Written : Michael De Guzman Will Weaver
Stars : Tim Daly Alberta Watson Geneviève Bujold Billy Merasty
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 23, 1989
Countries of origin : United States Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Québec, Canada
Production companies : Entcorp Communications Canadian International Studios VIII Chris/Rose Productions
Summary Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 23, 1989
Countries of origin : United States Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Québec, Canada
Production companies : Entcorp Communications Canadian International Studios VIII Chris/Rose Productions
