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DreamKeeper

  • TV Movie
  • 20032003
  • 2h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.6K
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DreamKeeper (2003)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a c... Read allThe legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery.The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this epic new miniseries, as two generations--a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy--embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.6K
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  • Director
    • Steve Barron
  • Writer
    • John Fusco
  • Stars
    • August Schellenberg
    • Eddie Spears
    • Gary Farmer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steve Barron
  • Writer
    • John Fusco
  • Stars
    • August Schellenberg
    • Eddie Spears
    • Gary Farmer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 39User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    DreamKeeper (2003)
    Eddie Spears in DreamKeeper (2003)
    Eddie Spears in DreamKeeper (2003)
    DreamKeeper (2003)
    Scott Grimes in DreamKeeper (2003)
    John Trudell in DreamKeeper (2003)
    Still Image from the ABC Mini-Series "Dreamkeeper"
    Scott Grimes and Douglas Vermeeren in DreamKeeper (2003)
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    Top cast

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    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Grandpaas Grandpa
    Eddie Spears
    Eddie Spears
    • Shaneas Shane
    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Iktomeas Iktome
    John Trudell
    John Trudell
    • Coyoteas Coyote
    Chaske Spencer
    Chaske Spencer
    • Eagle Boyas Eagle Boy
    Teneil Whiskeyjack
    Teneil Whiskeyjack
    • Quillworkas Quillwork…
    Alex Rice
    Alex Rice
    • She Crosses The Wateras She Crosses The Water
    Michael Greyeyes
    Michael Greyeyes
    • Thunder Spiritas Thunder Spirit
    Tantoo Cardinal
    Tantoo Cardinal
    • Old Pawnee Womanas Old Pawnee Woman
    Dakota House
    Dakota House
    • Dirty Bellyas Dirty Belly
    Sean Wei Mah
    Sean Wei Mah
    • High Horseas High Horse
    Sage Galesi
    • Mae Little Woundedas Mae Little Wounded
    • (as Sage)
    • …
    Gordon Tootoosis
    Gordon Tootoosis
    • Kills Enemyas Kills Enemy
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    • Iron Spoonas Iron Spoon
    Sheila Tousey
    Sheila Tousey
    • Janineas Janine
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • Red Headed Strangeras Red Headed Stranger…
    Victoria Aberdeen
    • Thin Elk's Wifeas Thin Elk's Wife
    George Aguilar
    George Aguilar
    • Grandfather Stoneas Grandfather Stone
    • Director
      • Steve Barron
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "All Nations Pow-wow" that the grandfather and grandson Shane are going to is actually the Gathering of Nations Pow-wow that takes place annually in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    • Goofs
      When Shane is first standing with Mae Little Wounded in front of her house, May has both hands out admiring the ring, then in the next shot a second later, May only has one hand out, which is held by Shane's hand.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa: We're Sioux. Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: Hey, all right. My great-grandmother's grandmother, well, her aunt - she was one-third Kiowa.

      Grandpa: Ah Kiowa - strong Nation.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: Yeah, hey, could I hitch a ride with you, brothers?

      Shane: No. No room, man. We're towing a horse.

      Tehan, Red Headed Stranger: That's cool, man. Hey maybe I'll catch you at the powwow.

      [walks away]

      Shane: Wannabe.

      Grandpa: Maybe he's trying to be connected.

      Shane: 'Cause they stole our land? Now they want our sweat lodge?

      Grandpa: Their fathers stole our land. Long ago it was said, 'the white man would look on in disbelief as his sons and daughter began to adopt the Indian way. To learn what their fathers didn't understand.' Yeah... he's a wannabe. He wanna be connected.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #33.4 (2005)

    User reviews39

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Try it. You will be surprised.
    I always regarded Hallmark as "the TV channel that I can skip over". That is until I saw this movie. I was lucky enough to flip past it just at the begining while I was waiting for my friend to get ready for a party we were supposed to go to. We didn't go. We watched this instead.

    After having seen as many movies as I (who hardly does anything else) this was a very welcome break from the monotony of the standard portrayal of the native americans. I am not a native american (or even american, I'm european) but still it was very nice to get to see "the other side of the story". Next to the story I need to applaud the many outstanding performances by the actors and actresses, of which regretably none so far is well known. Also to be noted is some exceptional cinematography combined with great special effects (for a TV movie).

    Great story, which has something to say. Great acting/directing. Great cinematic craftsmanship. What else could be asked from a movie?

    Had it been produced by a movie theater production company it would have become a huge hit, but unfortunately it will now probably be lost among the TV movie onslaught.

    If you have a chance to see this: take it.
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    • Is this movie based on actual Native American legends?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2004 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Sioux
      • Mohawk
    • Also known as
      • El cazador de sueños
    • Filming locations
      • Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • RTL
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$40,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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