Wildhood (2021)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 48min
- Drama, Romance
- 24 Jun 2022 (USA)
- Movie
Two brothers embark on a journey to find their birth mother after their abusive father had lied for years about her whereabouts; along the way, they reconnect with their indigenous heritage and make a new friend.
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Awards:
- 12 wins & 16 nominations.
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Cast
| Phillip Forest Lewitski | ... |
Link
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| Joshua Odjick | ... |
Pasmay
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Avery Winters-Anthony | ... |
Travis
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Fabien Melanson | ... |
Police Officer #1
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Zach Tovey | ... |
Police Officer #2
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Becky Julian | ... |
Elsapet
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Thom Payne | ... |
Jail Clerk
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| Joel Thomas Hynes | ... |
Arvin
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| Savonna Spracklin | ... |
Sarah
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Griffin Paul | ... |
Baby Link
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| Steve Lund | ... |
Dale
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| Mary-Colin Chisholm | ... |
Alice
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| Trevor Murray Tattrie | ... |
Cashier
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| Michael Greyeyes | ... |
Smokey
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Desna Michael Thomas | ... |
Desna
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Lara Lewis | ... |
Tiger Lily Server
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John R. Sylliboy | ... |
Mother Mary
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Matthew Martin | ... |
Tiger Lily Bartender
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Sebastian Foole | ... |
Handsome L'nu Guy
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Bobby Pierro | ... |
Antle
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Guillermo Knockwood | ... |
Spencer
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Bailey Maughan | ... |
Ben
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Ben Ryan | ... |
Colby
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Samuel Davison | ... |
Ryan
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Max Brooks | ... |
Young Link
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Ursula Calder | ... |
Amy
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| Callum Dunphy | ... |
Ross
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Joseph Tonen | ... |
Teen Boy
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| Jordan Poole | ... |
Skater
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Directed by
| Bretten Hannam | ||
Written by
| Bretten Hannam | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Julie Baldassi | ... | producer |
| Damon D'Oliveira | ... | executive producer |
| Bretten Hannam | ... | producer |
| Gharrett Patrick Paon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Neil Haverty | ||
Cinematography by
| Guy Godfree | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Shaun Rykiss | ||
Editorial Department
| Darcy Arthurs | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Frank Biasi | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Brett Trider | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Stephanie Gorin | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Pierson | ||
Art Direction by
| Danielle Bowman | ||
| Jackson Noble | ||
Costume Design by
| Emlyn Murray | ||
Makeup Department
| Caitlin Coo | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Doug Pettigrew | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Drew McLean | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Jordan Bell | ... | adr engineer: Affinity Production Group |
| John Dykstra | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Scott Hitchon | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Euan Hunter | ... | audio post-production manager |
| Bret Killoran | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Kelly McGahey | ... | dialogue and adr editor |
| Kristi McIntyre | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brian Power | ... | adr studio manager |
| Virginia Storey | ... | foley artist |
| Brianna Todd | ... | mix assistant |
| Adam Raley | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gary Coates | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Cody Hatt | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Sean Amlaner | ... | senior compositor: Ghost VFX |
| Bill Georgiou | ... | senior visual effects supervisor: Ghost VFX |
| Sean Kachenmeister | ... | visual effects editor: Technicolor VFX |
Stunts
| Rene Bishop | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Leland Kendall-Bishop | ... | stunt double: philip lewitski / stunt rigger |
| Sean Koppel | ... | stunts |
| Zach Tovey | ... | stunt actor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Christopher Ball | ... | 2nd unit dp |
| Andrew Coll | ... | data management technician |
| Lauren Dial | ... | second assistant camera |
| Cody Hatt | ... | gaffer |
| Jacob James MacDougall | ... | camera trainee |
| Riley Turner | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Johanna Shurko | ... | additional casting by |
Location Management
| Chris Poole | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Misha Bower | ... | musician |
| Melody McKiver | ... | musician |
| Daniel Monkman | ... | musician |
| Michael Peter Olsen | ... | musician |
| Michelle Osis | ... | musician |
| Cody Partridge | ... | music supervisor |
| Mika Posen | ... | musician |
| Evan Redsky | ... | musician |
| Chris Reineck | ... | musician |
| Ansley Simpson | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Matt Little | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Cynthia Amsden | ... | unit publicist |
| Catherine Baillargeon | ... | Animal wrangler |
| Kurtis Bayford | ... | Animal Wrangler |
| Cody Hatt | ... | Water safety |
| Claudia Jurt | ... | acting coach |
Thanks
| Russell Sams | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Rebel Road Films
- Younger Daughter Films
- Flimshow
- Mazewalker Film
- Téléfilm Canada (produced with the participation of)
- Canada Media Fund (CMF) (produced with the participation of)
- Government of Nova Scotia (produced with the assistance of the)
- Shaw Rocket Fund (produced with the participation of)
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (produced with the participation of)
- Ontario Creates (produced with the participation of)
- Rogers Telefund (produced with the participation of)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Distributors
- Hulu (2022) (Puerto Rico) (video) (streaming)
- Hulu (2022) (U.S. Virgin Islands) (video) (streaming)
- Hulu (2022) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Outplay (2021) (France)
- Peccadillo Pictures (2022) (United Kingdom)
- Salzgeber & Company Medien (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Wolfe Releasing (2022) (United States)
- Wolfe Video (2022) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) (provided by: COVID-19 emergency relief)
- Film Nova Scotia (provided by: COVID-19 emergency relief)
- Indigenous Screen Office (provided by: COVID-19 emergency relief)
- Shaw Rocket Fund (funding)
- Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (made possible through ongoing collaboration and consultation with the)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a rural East Coast trailer park, Link (Lewitski) lives with his toxic father (Hynes) and younger half brother, Travis (Winters-Anthony). When Link discovers his mother could still be alive, it lights a flame as the siblings embark on a quest for a better life. On the road, they meet Pasmay (Odjick), a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was inspired by Bretten Hannam's own life, heritage, and orientation. They were partially inspired to make the film based on their frustration with Indigenous representation in mainstream film and television. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Pocahontas (1995). See more » |
| Quotes |
Pasmay:
[Speaking in Miq'maq]
You act angry all the time, and maybe you are, but you have a big heart. See more » |