The Lesser Blessed
“You can't have a future until you stand up to your past.”
Synopsis
Larry, a 16-year-old Tlicho Indian, lives in the small northern town of Fort Simmer. He has a crush on his classmate, Juliet Hope. Larry's past holds a variety of terrors—his father is abusive and he once had an accident that nearly killed him. When Johnny Beck , a young Métis from Hay River, moves to town, things heat up, for better or worse.
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The Lesser Blessed Trailer - 2012 HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joel Evans
Larry Sole
Kiowa Gordon
Johnny Beck
Chloe Rose
Juliet Hope
Benjamin Bratt
Jed
Tamara Podemski
Verna Sole
Krista Bridges
Auntie
Adam Butcher
Darcy McManus
Spencer Van Wyck
Kevin Garner
David Boyce
Mr. Harrister
Dylan Cook
Mustache Sammy
Mike Bernier
Johnny's Dad
Lucius Hoyos
Donny Beck
Jacob Neayem
Clarence Jerome
Dylan Cobbs
Merc Junior
Marie-Claire Marcotte
Mademoiselle Simon
Alyssa Roy
Jesse Snow
Lindsay Sarazin
Huddled Figure
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anita Doron
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Doron
- Original Score
- Paul Intson
- Original Title
- The Lesser Blessed
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- First Generation Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anita Doron
Anita Doron, Richard Van Camp
Paul Intson
Brendan Steacy
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Doron
Director
Anita Doron
Screenplay
Brendan Steacy
Director of Photography
Paul Intson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lesser Blessed
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What is The Lesser Blessed about?
Larry, a 16-year-old Tlicho Indian, lives in the small northern town of Fort Simmer. He has a crush on his classmate, Juliet Hope. Larry's past holds a variety of terrors—his father is abusive and he once had an accident that nearly killed him. When Johnny Beck , a young Métis from Hay River, moves to town, things heat up, for better or worse.
Who directed The Lesser Blessed?
The Lesser Blessed was directed by Anita Doron.
Who stars in The Lesser Blessed?
The principal cast of The Lesser Blessed includes Joel Evans, Kiowa Gordon, Chloe Rose, Benjamin Bratt, Tamara Podemski.
When was The Lesser Blessed released and how long is it?
The Lesser Blessed was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lesser Blessed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lesser Blessed was composed by Paul Intson.
Is The Lesser Blessed based on a book or true story?
The Lesser Blessed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Van Camp".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lesser Blessed?
The Lesser Blessed holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).