Sikumi (On the Ice)
Synopsis
An Inuit hunter drives his dog team out on the frozen Arctic Ocean in search of seals, but instead, bears witness to murder. In the microscopic communities of Arctic Alaska there is no anonymity -- the hunter knows both the victim and the murderer. The murderer, claiming self-defense and desperate to avoid punishment, tries to persuade his friend to forget what he has seen, and help dispose of the body. The hunter is forced to navigate the uneasy morality of honoring the body and memory of one friend and destroying the life of another.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
- Original Title
- Sikumi (On the Ice)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Inupiaq
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Cara Marcous
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Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Director
Cary Joji Fukunaga
Director of Photography
Cara Marcous
Producer
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What is Sikumi (On the Ice) about?
An Inuit hunter drives his dog team out on the frozen Arctic Ocean in search of seals, but instead, bears witness to murder. In the microscopic communities of Arctic Alaska there is no anonymity -- the hunter knows both the victim and the murderer. The murderer, claiming self-defense and desperate to avoid punishment, tries to persuade his friend to forget what he has seen, and help dispose of the body. The hunter is forced to navigate the uneasy morality of honoring the body and memory of one friend and destroying the life of another.
Who directed Sikumi (On the Ice)?
Sikumi (On the Ice) was directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean.
Who stars in Sikumi (On the Ice)?
The principal cast of Sikumi (On the Ice) includes Brad Weyiouanna, Tony Bryant, Olemaun Rexford.
When was Sikumi (On the Ice) released and how long is it?
Sikumi (On the Ice) was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 15m.