In the Heart of the South
Synopsis
Yura Ivalu is an ambitious Inuk multimedia artist who spirals out of control when an estranged childhood friend, Sesi Ilupaalik, forces Yura to confront the trauma she’s built her career on and the identity she built as an avenue to escape.
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In the Heart of the South - Trailer | Anna Lambe | Tiff 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nyla Innuksuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Nyla Innuksuk, Ryan Cavan
- Original Title
- In the Heart of the South
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Crave, CBC Films, Mixtape VR, Sphère Média
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nyla Innuksuk
Nyla Innuksuk, Ryan Cavan
Ann Tipper
Hugh Elchuk
Jennifer Kawaja, Laura Perlmutter, Bruno Dubé, Nyla Innuksuk
Department Leadership Roster
Nyla Innuksuk
Director
Nyla Innuksuk
Writer
Ryan Cavan
Writer
Hugh Elchuk
Editor
Jennifer Kawaja
Producer
Laura Perlmutter
Producer
Ann Tipper
Director of Photography
Alex Kingsmill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Gosbee
Stunt Coordinator
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What is In the Heart of the South about?
Yura Ivalu is an ambitious Inuk multimedia artist who spirals out of control when an estranged childhood friend, Sesi Ilupaalik, forces Yura to confront the trauma she’s built her career on and the identity she built as an avenue to escape.
Who directed In the Heart of the South?
In the Heart of the South was directed by Nyla Innuksuk.
Who stars in In the Heart of the South?
The principal cast of In the Heart of the South includes Anna Lambe, Zorga Qaunaq, Star Slade, Tara Nicodemo, Alexander Nunez.
When was In the Heart of the South released and how long is it?
In the Heart of the South was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.