Places Not Our Own (1986)
By 1929, Canada's west, which had been home to generations of Métis, was taken over by the railroads and new settlers. The Métis became a forgotten people, relegated to eking out a living as best they could. In Places Not Our Own, Rose l'Esperance, a Métis, is determined that her children will have a normal life and an education. Her hopes reside in her daughter Flora, but the harshness of their situation culminates in a devastating and dramatic event.
Director: Derek Mazur
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Tantoo Cardinal - Rose (as Tantoo Martin-Cardinal)
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Derek Mazur
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Places Not Our Own about?
- By 1929, Canada's west, which had been home to generations of Métis, was taken over by the railroads and new settlers. The Métis became a forgotten people, relegated to eking out a living as best they could. In Places Not Our Own, Rose l'Esperance, a Métis, is determined that her children will have a normal life and an education. Her hopes reside in her daughter Flora, but the harshness of their situation culminates in a devastating and dramatic event.
- Who directed Places Not Our Own?
- Places Not Our Own was directed by Derek Mazur.
- Who stars in Places Not Our Own?
- Places Not Our Own stars Tantoo Cardinal.
- How long is Places Not Our Own?
- Places Not Our Own has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Places Not Our Own?
- Places Not Our Own is a Drama film.
- Where was Places Not Our Own produced?
- Places Not Our Own was produced in Canada.