NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart (2017)

Cree teachings say that identical twins are born with two bodies, but share one heart. Meet Tapwewin and Pawaken, 10-year-old brothers trying to make sense of the world, their family and each other.

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NiiSoTeWak means “walking the path together.” Tapwewin and Pawaken are 10-year-old brothers trying to make sense of the world, their family and each other. They’re already grappling with some heady questions about identity. What does it mean to be a twin? What does it mean to be Cree? How do you define yourself when you’re forever linked to someone else? The twins discuss these questions with their two elder brothers — 22-year-old actor Asivak and 20-year-old basketball player Mahiigan — and their parents, Jules and Jake.

Director: Jules A. Koostachin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Dany Lavoie
Editing: Jessica Dymond
Production: CBC, VisJuelles Productions Inc.
Country: Canada
Language: Cree, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canada, twins, vancouver, woman director, cree, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart about?
NiiSoTeWak means “walking the path together.” Tapwewin and Pawaken are 10-year-old brothers trying to make sense of the world, their family and each other. They’re already grappling with some heady questions about identity. What does it mean to be a twin? What does it mean to be Cree? How do you define yourself when you’re forever linked to someone else? The twins discuss these questions with their two elder brothers — 22-year-old actor Asivak and 20-year-old basketball player Mahiigan — and their parents, Jules and Jake.
Who directed NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart?
NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart was directed by Jules A. Koostachin.
Who stars in NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart?
NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart stars Jules A. Koostachin.
How long is NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart?
NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart?
NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart is a Documentary film.
Where was NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart produced?
NiiSoTeWak: Two Bodies, One Heart was produced in Canada.