Nanook Taxi (1977)
Ningiuksiak, an Inuk who lives in the settlement of Cape Dorset, is on a hunt with his family. On his way back to Cape Dorset, Ningiuksiak's snowmobile breaks down. Since he does not have the money to fix it he decides to leave his family and fly to the town of Frobisher Bay to make some money. Ningiuksiak's cousin in Frobisher Bay, Ashoona, a somewhat urbanized Inuk who makes his living as a construction worker or as a cab driver, has drifted away from hunting and the traditional way of life of the remote settlements. Ashoona takes Ningiuksiak in hand and helps him to get a job driving for the Nanook Taxi Company. Increasingly unhappy and bewildered, Ningiuksiak takes to spending his money on liquor and his time in seedy nightclubs. One night, half-heartedly trying to show that he is having a good time, he looks up and sees his wife. She has come to take him home to Cape Dorset.
Cast
- Joanasie Salamonie - Ning
- Mickey Turqtuq - Ashoona
- Kanayuk Salamonie - Mukittuq
- Elisapi Davidee - Leona
- Hans Kok - Taxi owner
- Jean-Guy DeGrasse - Skidoo Shop
- John Newton - Tourist
Screenplay
- Elisapi Davidee (Dialogue)
- Sandra Schulberg (Story Editor)
- Edward Folger
Keywords
indigenous, inuk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nanook Taxi about?
- Ningiuksiak, an Inuk who lives in the settlement of Cape Dorset, is on a hunt with his family. On his way back to Cape Dorset, Ningiuksiak's snowmobile breaks down. Since he does not have the money to fix it he decides to leave his family and fly to the town of Frobisher Bay to make some money. Ningiuksiak's cousin in Frobisher Bay, Ashoona, a somewhat urbanized Inuk who makes his living as a construction worker or as a cab driver, has drifted away from hunting and the traditional way of life of the remote settlements. Ashoona takes Ningiuksiak in hand and helps him to get a job driving for the Nanook Taxi Company. Increasingly unhappy and bewildered, Ningiuksiak takes to spending his money on liquor and his time in seedy nightclubs. One night, half-heartedly trying to show that he is having a good time, he looks up and sees his wife. She has come to take him home to Cape Dorset.
- Who directed Nanook Taxi?
- Nanook Taxi was directed by Edward Folger.
- Who stars in Nanook Taxi?
- Nanook Taxi stars Joanasie Salamonie, Mickey Turqtuq, Kanayuk Salamonie, Elisapi Davidee, Hans Kok, Jean-Guy DeGrasse.
- How long is Nanook Taxi?
- Nanook Taxi has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Nanook Taxi?
- Nanook Taxi is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Nanook Taxi produced?
- Nanook Taxi was produced in United States of America.