A Windigo Tale (2010)
Two stories woven together, one profoundly affecting the other. A Native Canadian grandfather drives north accompanied by his grandson, a youth-at-risk, who comes to learn about the dark secrets of his family and community: in an isolated village an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to exorcise the voracious Windigo spirit tied to a painful past. Taking its inspiration from Ojibway spirituality and from the history of the residential school system, where generations of children were forcibly taken from their families and aggressively assimilated into Euro-Canadian society.
Director: Armand Garnet Ruffo
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Cast
- Andrea Menard - Lily
- Elliot Simon - Curtis
- Annie Murphy - Friend in Art Gallery
- Gary Farmer - Harold
- Brandon Oakes - Joey
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Armand Garnet Ruffo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Windigo Tale about?
- Two stories woven together, one profoundly affecting the other. A Native Canadian grandfather drives north accompanied by his grandson, a youth-at-risk, who comes to learn about the dark secrets of his family and community: in an isolated village an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to exorcise the voracious Windigo spirit tied to a painful past. Taking its inspiration from Ojibway spirituality and from the history of the residential school system, where generations of children were forcibly taken from their families and aggressively assimilated into Euro-Canadian society.
- Who directed A Windigo Tale?
- A Windigo Tale was directed by Armand Garnet Ruffo.
- Who stars in A Windigo Tale?
- A Windigo Tale stars Andrea Menard, Elliot Simon, Annie Murphy, Gary Farmer, Brandon Oakes.
- How long is A Windigo Tale?
- A Windigo Tale has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).