The Nest
Synopsis
When her mother decides to sell their house, decolonial writer Julietta Singh returns to her childhood home on the Assiniboine River to say goodbye. As Singh listens to the stories embedded in its walls, the house reveals 140 years of overlooked histories—Japanese, Deaf, Métis, Indigenous, and Irish women whose lives, like Singh’s, were shaped by resistance and care. In this genre-defying, cross-community film, the home becomes more than a personal archive, transforming into a site of radical feminist possibility.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chase Joynt, Julietta Singh
- Original Title
- The Nest
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chase Joynt, Julietta Singh
Alicia Smith, Justine Pimlott, Chanda Chevannes
Department Leadership Roster
Chase Joynt
Director
Julietta Singh
Director
Alicia Smith
Producer
Justine Pimlott
Producer
Tammy Joe
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nest about?
When her mother decides to sell their house, decolonial writer Julietta Singh returns to her childhood home on the Assiniboine River to say goodbye. As Singh listens to the stories embedded in its walls, the house reveals 140 years of overlooked histories—Japanese, Deaf, Métis, Indigenous, and Irish women whose lives, like Singh’s, were shaped by resistance and care. In this genre-defying, cross-community film, the home becomes more than a personal archive, transforming into a site of radical feminist possibility.
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Chase Joynt, Julietta Singh.
Who stars in The Nest?
The principal cast of The Nest includes Not specified.
When was The Nest released and how long is it?
The Nest was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.