Sikumi (On the Ice) (2008)
An Inuit hunter drives his dog team out on the frozen Arctic Ocean in search of seals, but instead, bears witness to murder. In the microscopic communities of Arctic Alaska there is no anonymity -- the hunter knows both the victim and the murderer. The murderer, claiming self-defense and desperate to avoid punishment, tries to persuade his friend to forget what he has seen, and help dispose of the body. The hunter is forced to navigate the uneasy morality of honoring the body and memory of one friend and destroying the life of another.
Director: Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 17, 2008
Cast
- Brad Weyiouanna - Apuna
- Tony Bryant - Miqu
- Olemaun Rexford - Taqi
Cinematography: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Country: United States of America
Language: Inupiaq
Original Language: ik
More Films by Director: Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sikumi (On the Ice) about?
- An Inuit hunter drives his dog team out on the frozen Arctic Ocean in search of seals, but instead, bears witness to murder. In the microscopic communities of Arctic Alaska there is no anonymity -- the hunter knows both the victim and the murderer. The murderer, claiming self-defense and desperate to avoid punishment, tries to persuade his friend to forget what he has seen, and help dispose of the body. The hunter is forced to navigate the uneasy morality of honoring the body and memory of one friend and destroying the life of another.
- Who directed Sikumi (On the Ice)?
- Sikumi (On the Ice) was directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean.
- Who stars in Sikumi (On the Ice)?
- Sikumi (On the Ice) stars Brad Weyiouanna, Tony Bryant, Olemaun Rexford.
- How long is Sikumi (On the Ice)?
- Sikumi (On the Ice) has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Sikumi (On the Ice) produced?
- Sikumi (On the Ice) was produced in United States of America.