In the Beginning was Water and Sky
Synopsis
A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends the horrors of fantasy and the real life historical events of colonization and Indian Boarding Schools in the United States. A Native American girl in the 1700s and a Native American boy in the 1960s struggle to find their way back to a home that may be lost forever.
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In the Beginning was Water and Sky Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Norma-Sue Hill
Girl
Shohnáhose Davin Bomberry
Boy
Carter Simon
Boy with Bleached Hair
Jenna Clause
Tongue Prick Girl
James Levesque
Rider in Black
Harrison Stewart
School Principal
Tara McLearnon
School Teacher
Christina Vernucci
School Teacher #2
Cheryl De Luca
Mother
Dallas Fuller
One-Armed Minister
John Homer
Drummer
Talon White-Eye
Dancer
Gavin White-Eye
Dancer
Dexter Jimerson
Dancer
Lenny James Anderson
Dancer
Jeremy Proulx
Dancer
Louis Knapaysweet
Chief
Nellie Kabestra
Villager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wairoa Maori Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Ward
- Original Score
- David Bertok
- Original Title
- In the Beginning was Water and Sky
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Ojibwa, English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Heart Shaped Movies, Heart Shaped
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Ward
Ryan Ward
David Bertok
Michael LeBlanc
Ryan Ward
Mackenzie Leigh
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Bai
Production Design
Amanda Lee Street
Costume Design
Michael LeBlanc
Director of Photography
Ryan Ward
Editor
Ryan Ward
Writer
Ryan Ward
Director
Mackenzie Leigh
Producer
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What is In the Beginning was Water and Sky about?
A haunting and visually stunning fairytale that blends the horrors of fantasy and the real life historical events of colonization and Indian Boarding Schools in the United States. A Native American girl in the 1700s and a Native American boy in the 1960s struggle to find their way back to a home that may be lost forever.
Who directed In the Beginning was Water and Sky?
In the Beginning was Water and Sky was directed by Ryan Ward.
Who stars in In the Beginning was Water and Sky?
The principal cast of In the Beginning was Water and Sky includes Norma-Sue Hill, Shohnáhose Davin Bomberry, Carter Simon, Jenna Clause, James Levesque.
When was In the Beginning was Water and Sky released and how long is it?
In the Beginning was Water and Sky was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Beginning was Water and Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Beginning was Water and Sky was composed by David Bertok.