Someplace Better
Synopsis
An elderly Dene widower kills his abusive grandson in self-defence. Anticipating the worst, and weary of his dismal life, he summons an old friend to help him prepare for a journey to the spirit world. Meanwhile, a young Dene police officer, disillusioned by the current justice system and badgered by dreams of cultural genocide and the role of law, is caught between two worlds when he realizes the widower is guilty of the murder.
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Someplace Better
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Allen
- Original Title
- Someplace Better
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Poorboy Productions, MackDeltaFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Allen
Dennis Allen
Gary Elmer
Dennis Allen
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Dennis Allen
Director
Dennis Allen
Writer
Dennis Allen
Producer
Gary Elmer
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What is Someplace Better about?
An elderly Dene widower kills his abusive grandson in self-defence. Anticipating the worst, and weary of his dismal life, he summons an old friend to help him prepare for a journey to the spirit world. Meanwhile, a young Dene police officer, disillusioned by the current justice system and badgered by dreams of cultural genocide and the role of law, is caught between two worlds when he realizes the widower is guilty of the murder.
Who directed Someplace Better?
Someplace Better was directed by Dennis Allen.
Who stars in Someplace Better?
The principal cast of Someplace Better includes Renae Agrey, Reneltta Arluk, Ben Nind.
When was Someplace Better released and how long is it?
Someplace Better was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 28m.