The Necessities of Life (2008)

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In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family

Director: Benoît Pilon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Richard Comeau
Production: Téléfilm Canada, Astral Media, Société Radio-Canada, Super Écran, APTN, ACPAV, SODEC
Country: Canada
Language: Français, Inuktitut
Original Language: fr

Keywords

sanatorium, inuit, tuberculosis, sickness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Necessities of Life about?
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family
Who directed The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life was directed by Benoît Pilon.
Who stars in The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life stars Natar Ungalaaq, Éveline Gélinas, Paul-André Brasseur, Louise Marleau, Guy Thauvette, Antoine Bertrand.
How long is The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life is a Drama film.
Where was The Necessities of Life produced?
The Necessities of Life was produced in Canada.