Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 85 minutes
Shane, a gay Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario, is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister's suicide. If he fails, he will be forced to choose between his family's home and his own future.
Year of production : 2014 Director(s) : Adam Garnet JONES Writer(s) : Adam Garnet JONES Cast : Andrew MARTIN, Harley LEGARDE-BEACHAM, Jennifer PODEMSKI Producer(s) : Laura j. MILLIKEN (Big Soul Productions), Peter THORNTON (Big Soul Productions), Michelle DEROSIER (Thunderstone Pictures), Adam garnet JONES
When a teenaged girl commits suicide in a remote Northern Ontario Aboriginal community, it's up to her brother Shane to take care of their family. Shane was supposed to move to the city for University in the fall, and he has been trying to convince his secret boyfriend to come with him, but now everything is uncertain. Shane is torn between his responsibilities at home and the promise of freedom calling to him from the city. He pushes through barrier after barrier, determined to take care of his mom and earn money for school. But when circumstances take a turn for the worse and Shane has to choose between his family or his future, what will he do?
Country(ies) : CANADA
Toronto - TIFF 2015 DiscoveryVancouver IFF 2015 (Vancouver Premier)