Two girls grow up as best friends in an Innu community who promised each other to stick together no matter what. But their friendship is shaken when Mikuan falls for a white boy.
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Title: Kuessipan (2019)
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6 wins & 13 nominations.
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Two girls grow up as best friends in an Innu community. While Mikuan has a loving family, Shaniss is picking up the pieces of her shattered childhood. As children, they promised each other to stick together no matter what. But as they're about to turn 17, their friendship is shaken when Mikuan falls for a white boy, and starts dreaming of leaving the reserve that's now too small for her dreams. Written by Max Films Media
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-Most of the actors are from the Innu community Uashat-Maliotenam in Quebec (Canada), where part of the film was shot. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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A beautiful film first for the high honest perspective about identity , clash of cultures, freedom and courage to become yourself. For admirable acting and for cinematography, for the precise traits of friendship story and for the wise explore of love story. A film useful for remind small things defining each of us. So, beautiful in its case has some many nuances and reflections...