Restless River
Synopsis
Surprised at the loss of her innocence, the young Inuk Elsa draws courage and strength from her rugged land to become a woman as independent as the restless river that cuts across it. She becomes the very young mother of a child whose surprising destiny breaks with the millennial traditions of her ancestors. Navigating the social norms of the colonizers and the reality of her own family situation, the dreariness of a relationship that is not right for her, and the rebellion of her teenage son, Elsa’s path follows the winding course of the indomitable river that accompanies her every turn in life.
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RESTLESS RIVER Official Trailer (English)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Split Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeline Ivalu, Marie-Hélène Cousineau
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Roy, Madeline Ivalu, Marie-Hélène Cousineau
- Original Score
- Vanessa Marcoux
- Original Title
- Restless River
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Arnait Video Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeline Ivalu, Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Gabrielle Roy, Madeline Ivalu, Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Vanessa Marcoux
Édith Labbé
Michel Grou
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Department Leadership Roster
Madeline Ivalu
Director
Madeline Ivalu
Writer
Michel Grou
Editor
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Writer
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Producer
Édith Labbé
Director of Photography
Marie-Hélène Cousineau
Director
Vanessa Marcoux
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Restless River
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What is Restless River about?
Surprised at the loss of her innocence, the young Inuk Elsa draws courage and strength from her rugged land to become a woman as independent as the restless river that cuts across it. She becomes the very young mother of a child whose surprising destiny breaks with the millennial traditions of her ancestors. Navigating the social norms of the colonizers and the reality of her own family situation, the dreariness of a relationship that is not right for her, and the rebellion of her teenage son, Elsa’s path follows the winding course of the indomitable river that accompanies her every turn in life.
Who directed Restless River?
Restless River was directed by Madeline Ivalu, Marie-Hélène Cousineau.
Who stars in Restless River?
The principal cast of Restless River includes Malaya Qaunirq Chapman, Etua Snowball, Nick Serino, Madeline Ivalu, Sammy Kudluk.
When was Restless River released and how long is it?
Restless River was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Restless River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Restless River was composed by Vanessa Marcoux.
Is Restless River based on a book or true story?
Restless River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gabrielle Roy".