Café Daughter (2023)
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As she learns more about herself and her Indigenous heritage, Yvette finds a friend in Maggie Wolf, who embraces being part Mi’kmaq and encourages Yvette to be proud of being Cree. When her classmates learn about her Cree ancestry, Yvette encounters the realities of being Indigenous, facing prejudice with pride and holding fast to her dream of becoming a doctor. Café Daughter is inspired by true events and based on Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name.
Cast
- Violah Beauvais - Yvette Wong (9)
- Star Slade - Yvette Wong (16)
- Sera-Lys McArthur - Katherine Wong
- Tom Lim - Charlie Wong
- Evan Lau - Carl Wong (12)
- Julian Young - Carl Wong (18)
- Demaris Moon Walker - Maggie Wolf
- Billy Merasty - Amos Horseknife
- Blair Lamora - Doris Horseknife
- Dylan Cook - Peter Horseknife
Screenplay
- Shelley Niro
- Kenneth T. Williams (Original Film Writer)
Trailer
Café Daughter TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Café Daughter about?
- In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As she learns more about herself and her Indigenous heritage, Yvette finds a friend in Maggie Wolf, who embraces being part Mi’kmaq and encourages Yvette to be proud of being Cree. When her classmates learn about her Cree ancestry, Yvette encounters the realities of being Indigenous, facing prejudice with pride and holding fast to her dream of becoming a doctor. Café Daughter is inspired by true events and based on Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name.
- Who directed Café Daughter?
- Café Daughter was directed by Shelley Niro.
- Who stars in Café Daughter?
- Café Daughter stars Violah Beauvais, Star Slade, Sera-Lys McArthur, Tom Lim, Evan Lau, Julian Young.
- How long is Café Daughter?
- Café Daughter has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Café Daughter?
- Café Daughter is a Drama film.
- Where was Café Daughter produced?
- Café Daughter was produced in Canada.