Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
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Director
Chloé Leriche
Screenplay
Chloé Leriche
Camera Operator
Glauco Bermudez
Editor
Chloé Leriche
Music
Robert Marcel Lepage
Sound Designer
Sylvain Bellemare
woman director
Status
Released
Countries
Canada
Companies
Les Films de L'Autre
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