Luna: Spirit of the Whale (2007)
A clash of two cultures. The freedom of one whale.
When a government representative announces that he intends to reunite an orphaned orca with his pod by transporting him hundreds of miles over dry land, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations Band, which believes that the spirit of their late chief resides in the majestic ocean mammal, does everything within their power to thwart the controversial plan. As the community grows increasingly divided over how to handle the situation, a young aboriginal boy wrestles with his own identity and new Band chief Mike Maquinna prepares for the trial by fire that could shape his entire future.
Director: Don McBrearty
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 13, 2007
Cast
- Adam Beach - Mike Maquinna
- Graham Greene - Bill Louis
- Tantoo Cardinal - Gloria Maquinna
- Jason Priestley - Ted Jeffries
- Aaron Miko - Adam
- Erin Karpluk - Jill Mackay
- Michelle Harrison - Jane Kimball
- David James Lewis - Murray Novak (as David Lewis)
- Christopher Attadia - Eli
- Tricia Collins - Brenda
Screenplay
- Elizabeth Stewart (Screenplay)
Music: Tim McCauley
Cinematography: Jan Kiesser
Editing: Michael John Bateman
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Luna: Spirit of the Whale about?
- When a government representative announces that he intends to reunite an orphaned orca with his pod by transporting him hundreds of miles over dry land, the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nations Band, which believes that the spirit of their late chief resides in the majestic ocean mammal, does everything within their power to thwart the controversial plan. As the community grows increasingly divided over how to handle the situation, a young aboriginal boy wrestles with his own identity and new Band chief Mike Maquinna prepares for the trial by fire that could shape his entire future.
- Who directed Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale was directed by Don McBrearty.
- Who stars in Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale stars Adam Beach, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Jason Priestley, Aaron Miko, Erin Karpluk.
- How long is Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Luna: Spirit of the Whale?
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Luna: Spirit of the Whale produced?
- Luna: Spirit of the Whale was produced in Canada.