Ikwe (1986)
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.
Director: Norma Bailey
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Hazel King - Ikwe
- Geraint Wyn Davies - Angus
- Gladys Taylor - N'okom
- Patrick Bruyère - Chejauk
- William Ballantyne - Bluecoat
- Vicky Klyne - Ikwe's Mother
- Marion Moneyas - Ningik
- Jamie Hardisty - Nigeeg
- Sarah Peebles - Anoquat
- Kim McCaw - Scott
Screenplay
- Sharon Riis (Script Editor)
- Norma Bailey (Script Editor)
- Wendy Lill
Music: John McCulloch
Cinematography: Ian Elkin
Editing: Lara Mazur
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Ojibwa
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indigenous, ojibwe indians, 18th century, child marriage, woman director, first nations, canadian history, fur trade, indigenous women
More Films by Director: Norma Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ikwe about?
- A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.
- Who directed Ikwe?
- Ikwe was directed by Norma Bailey.
- Who stars in Ikwe?
- Ikwe stars Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor, Patrick Bruyère, William Ballantyne, Vicky Klyne.
- How long is Ikwe?
- Ikwe has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Ikwe?
- Ikwe is a Drama, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Ikwe produced?
- Ikwe was produced in Canada.