Mekko
Synopsis
Mekko gets out of prison after 19 years. He has no home or family so he makes his way to Tulsa. He tries to connect with a cousin but she turns him away. With nowhere to go Mekko ends up sleeping on the streets. He is taken in by the homeless native community. At times jovial, there is a dark undercurrent to the community. He begins having issues with a man named Bill. Bill is pure evil. Convinced that this man is a witch, Mekko turns to the old teachings of his grandmother in order to rid the community of this 'witch'. It's a story of redemption, and hope. Mekko is in search of his home and the strength to forgive himself of his past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mekko Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rod Rondeaux
Mekko
Zahn McClarnon
Bill
Sarah Podemski
Tafv
Wotoko Long
Bunnie
Tre Harjo
Allen
Scott Mason
Matt
Portlyn Houghton-Harjo
Jess
Casey Camp-Horinek
Lena
Doreen (Doe) Buck
Grandma
Junior Bruner
Victor
Cory Northern
Popcorn Man
Kailas Mack
Young Mekko
Kiya Haney-Powell
Young John
Pee Wee Bruner
Fast Eddie
Trent Duncan
Army Surplus Clerk
Joe Wilson
Army Surplus Customer
Smitty Jones
Prison Guard
Tiffany Bruner
Nurse #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sterlin Harjo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sterlin Harjo
- Original Score
- Ryan Beveridge
- Original Title
- Mekko
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sterlin Harjo
Sterlin Harjo
Ryan Beveridge
Shane Brown
Zach Wolf
Chad Burris, Jasper Zweibel, Sterlin Harjo, Stuart Zweibel, Athena Kaporis
Department Leadership Roster
Sterlin Harjo
Director
Sterlin Harjo
Writer
Chad Burris
Producer
Jasper Zweibel
Producer
Zach Wolf
Editor
Sean P. Egan
Production Design
Ryan Beveridge
Original Music Composer
Shane Brown
Director of Photography
Sterlin Harjo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mekko
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What is Mekko about?
Mekko gets out of prison after 19 years. He has no home or family so he makes his way to Tulsa. He tries to connect with a cousin but she turns him away. With nowhere to go Mekko ends up sleeping on the streets. He is taken in by the homeless native community. At times jovial, there is a dark undercurrent to the community. He begins having issues with a man named Bill. Bill is pure evil. Convinced that this man is a witch, Mekko turns to the old teachings of his grandmother in order to rid the community of this 'witch'. It's a story of redemption, and hope. Mekko is in search of his home and the strength to forgive himself of his past.
Who directed Mekko?
Mekko was directed by Sterlin Harjo.
Who stars in Mekko?
The principal cast of Mekko includes Rod Rondeaux, Zahn McClarnon, Sarah Podemski, Wotoko Long, Tre Harjo.
When was Mekko released and how long is it?
Mekko was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Mekko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mekko was composed by Ryan Beveridge.