Luna: Spirit of the Whale
“A clash of two cultures. The freedom of one whale.”
Synopsis
When a government representative announces that he intends to reunite an orphaned orca with his pod by transporting him hundreds of miles over dry land, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations Band, which believes that the spirit of their late chief resides in the majestic ocean mammal, does everything within their power to thwart the controversial plan. As the community grows increasingly divided over how to handle the situation, a young aboriginal boy wrestles with his own identity and new Band chief Mike Maquinna prepares for the trial by fire that could shape his entire future.
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Luna - Spirit of the whale (Luna - the way home) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-03
Top Cast
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Adam Beach
Mike Maquinna
Graham Greene
Bill Louis
Tantoo Cardinal
Gloria Maquinna
Jason Priestley
Ted Jeffries
Aaron Miko
Adam
Erin Karpluk
Jill Mackay
Michelle Harrison
Jane Kimball
David James Lewis
Murray Novak (as David Lewis)
Christopher Attadia
Eli
Tricia Collins
Brenda
Tchadas Leo
Joey
Tom McBeath
Ernie Ivers
Barbara Tyson
Lucy
Gerald Auger
Ambrose
Gabriel George
Young Mike - Age 9
Nels Lennarson
Chris Bardecki
David Abbott
Priest
Ron Hamilton
Elder
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McBrearty
- Screenplay & Story
- Elizabeth Stewart
- Original Score
- Tim McCauley
- Original Title
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McBrearty
Elizabeth Stewart
Tim McCauley
Jan Kiesser
Michael John Bateman
Trish Dolman
Department Leadership Roster
Don McBrearty
Director
Elizabeth Stewart
Screenplay
Michael John Bateman
Editor
Matthew Budgeon
Production Design
Tim McCauley
Original Music Composer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Luna: Spirit of the Whale about?
When a government representative announces that he intends to reunite an orphaned orca with his pod by transporting him hundreds of miles over dry land, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations Band, which believes that the spirit of their late chief resides in the majestic ocean mammal, does everything within their power to thwart the controversial plan. As the community grows increasingly divided over how to handle the situation, a young aboriginal boy wrestles with his own identity and new Band chief Mike Maquinna prepares for the trial by fire that could shape his entire future.
Who directed Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
Luna: Spirit of the Whale was directed by Don McBrearty.
Who stars in Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
The principal cast of Luna: Spirit of the Whale includes Adam Beach, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Jason Priestley, Aaron Miko.
When was Luna: Spirit of the Whale released and how long is it?
Luna: Spirit of the Whale was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luna: Spirit of the Whale was composed by Tim McCauley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
Luna: Spirit of the Whale holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).