Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
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Title: Indian Horse (2017)
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10 wins & 9 nominations.
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| Sladen Peltier | ... | Saul (6 Yrs.) | |
| Forrest Goodluck | ... | Saul (15 Yrs.) | |
| Ajuawak Kapashesit | ... | Saul (22 Yrs.) | |
| Michiel Huisman | ... | Father Gaston | |
| Martin Donovan | ... | Jack Lanahan | |
| Michael Murphy | ... | Father Quinney | |
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Edna Manitowabi | ... | Naomi |
| Melanie McLaren | ... | Ruth | |
| Johnny Issaluk | ... | Sam | |
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Skye Pelletier | ... | Benjamin (11 Yrs.) |
| Evan Adams | ... | Evan | |
| Lisa Cromarty | ... | Karen | |
| Michael Lawrenchuk | ... | Fred Kelly | |
| Will Strongheart | ... | Virgil | |
| Tristen Marty-Pahtaykan | ... | Buddy Blackwolf | |
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Follows the life of Native Canadian Saul Indian Horse as he survives residential school and life amongst the racism of the 1970s. A talented hockey player, Saul must find his own path as he battles stereotypes and alcoholism.
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Virgil: If you don't go, you're a coward. Let it beat you without even trying.
Buddy Blackwolf: And if you stay, I'll be the one doing the beating.
Saul (22 Yrs.): What if I don't cut it?
Fred Kelly: You will.
Saul (22 Yrs.): You believe that?
Fred Kelly: I ain't the one that's gotta believe it!
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Toured film festivals starting in December 2017, including the Toronto International Film Festival and the Vancouver International Film Festival. See more »Quotes
Fred Kelly: I'm 26. I've been working graveyards in the freaking mines since I was 16 years old. You gotta give it a shot for all of us!Virgil: If you don't go, you're a coward. Let it beat you without even trying.
Buddy Blackwolf: And if you stay, I'll be the one doing the beating.
Saul (22 Yrs.): What if I don't cut it?
Fred Kelly: You will.
Saul (22 Yrs.): You believe that?
Fred Kelly: I ain't the one that's gotta believe it!
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13 April 2018 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
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$2,097,362Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Follows the life of first american Saul White Horse, removed from his family at a very young age. sent off to a church school to learn and follow the white man's customs. we watch him grow up with cruel, christian ways, among all the racism and isolation, then we catch up to the present, as Saul (Ajuawak Kapashesit ) finds his passion: skating. and he's canadian, so of course, hockey. it's a constant struggle. very well done. good story of growing up, being strong, trying to avoid having to work in the unhealthy mines. One of six productions by Stephen Campanelli. Story by canadian Richard Wagamese. it's quite good !!