Little Deer
Ohskennón:ten Owí:ra
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Elliott
- Original Score
- Justin Delorme
- Original Title
- Ohskennón:ten Owí:ra
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Pass Through Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Elliott
Jon Elliott
Justin Delorme
Kaayla Whachell
Shane R. Preston
Jon Elliott, Jessie Anthony
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Elliott
Director
Jon Elliott
Writer
Jon Elliott
Producer
Jessie Anthony
Producer
Kaayla Whachell
Director of Photography
Shane R. Preston
Editor
Justin Delorme
Original Music Composer
Laura Prieto
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Deer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Deer about?
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
Who directed Little Deer?
Little Deer was directed by Jon Elliott.
Who stars in Little Deer?
The principal cast of Little Deer includes Isla Grant, Cherish Violet Blood, Paul Émile d'Entremont, Kevin Allan Hess, Kiera Van Der Ploeg.
When was Little Deer released and how long is it?
Little Deer was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Deer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Deer was composed by Justin Delorme.