In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
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Janine Windolph as Self
Bruce McKenzie as Self
Marian Otter as Self
Corwyn Windolph-Turtle as Self
Dawlari Windolph as Self
Janine Windolph Director
Jon Montes Producer
Patrick McLaughlin Director of Photography
Conor McNally Editor
Coty Savard Associate Producer
Canada 08 March 2020
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