Before the Streets (2016)
Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
Cast
- Rykko Bellemare - Shawnouk
- Jacques Newashish - Paul-Yves
- Kwena Bellemare Boivin - Kwena
- Martin Dubreuil - Thomas Dugré
- Janis Ottawa - Anita
- Normand Daoust - le directeur
Screenplay
- Chloé Leriche (Screenplay)
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Before the Streets about?
- Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
- Who directed Before the Streets?
- Before the Streets was directed by Chloé Leriche.
- Who stars in Before the Streets?
- Before the Streets stars Rykko Bellemare, Jacques Newashish, Kwena Bellemare Boivin, Martin Dubreuil, Janis Ottawa, Normand Daoust.
- How long is Before the Streets?
- Before the Streets has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Before the Streets?
- Before the Streets is a Drama film.
- Where was Before the Streets produced?
- Before the Streets was produced in Canada.