Ikwe
Synopsis
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.
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IkweOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-09-17
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hazel King
Ikwe
Geraint Wyn Davies
Angus
Gladys Taylor
N'okom
Patrick Bruyère
Chejauk
William Ballantyne
Bluecoat
Vicky Klyne
Ikwe's Mother
Marion Moneyas
Ningik
Jamie Hardisty
Nigeeg
Sarah Peebles
Anoquat
Kim McCaw
Scott
Wally McSween
Dugald
David Gillies
MacDonald
Blake Taylor
Lussier
Claude Ploudre
Voyageur 1
James Davies
Voyageur 2
Laurie Thiebert
Voyageur 3
Roger Ballantyne
Voyageur 4
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norma Bailey
- Screenplay & Story
- Norma Bailey, Sharon Riis, Wendy Lill
- Original Score
- John McCulloch
- Original Title
- Ikwe
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ojibwa
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norma Bailey
Norma Bailey, Sharon Riis, Wendy Lill
John McCulloch
Ian Elkin
Lara Mazur
Norma Bailey, Ches Yetman
Department Leadership Roster
John McCulloch
Original Music Composer
Norma Bailey
Director
Norma Bailey
Producer
Wendy Lill
Writer
Ian Elkin
Director of Photography
Lara Mazur
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ikwe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ikwe about?
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.
Who directed Ikwe?
Ikwe was directed by Norma Bailey.
Who stars in Ikwe?
The principal cast of Ikwe includes Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor, Patrick Bruyère, William Ballantyne.
When was Ikwe released and how long is it?
Ikwe was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Ikwe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ikwe was composed by John McCulloch.