13 reviews
Drama
1h 42m
2008
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,...

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
- DirectorBenoît Pilon
- Release25 August 2008
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 42m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate13 reviews
- Productions
Téléfilm Canada, Astral Media, Société Radio-Canada, Super Écran, APTN, ACPAV, SODEC
Cast

Natar Ungalaaq
Tiivii

Éveline Gélinas
Carole

Louise Marleau
Soeur Luce

Guy Thauvette
Dr. Montpetit

Antoine Bertrand
Roger

Vincent-Guillaume Otis
Joseph

Denis Bernard
Père Millaire

Luc Proulx
L'horloger

Frédérick Bouffard
Patient agonisant

Jacques-Henri Gagnon
L'archevêque

Élisapie
Mère inuk malade

Nicola-Frank Vachon
Patient salle commune

Jean-Alexandre Létourneau
Patient salle commune

Jean-René Moisan
Stagiaire
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