(Avant les rues)

Content: Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

98 minutes

Year:

2016

Directors:

Chloé Leriche

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Production companies:

Les Films de L'Autre

Actors:

Shawnouk

Paul-Yves

Kwena

Thomas Dugré

Anita

Crews:

Director

Screenplay

Camera Operator

Editor

Music