A trapper in 1770's Canada takes an native woman for a bride, and this way-too-short made-for-television film follows their relationship. The lead actress isn't very good, and the film feels chopped up. By the time the downer ending rolls around, and the musical "score" has brought on a headache, I realized that pretty scenery does not a good film make. (Unrated)- Mild physical violence, mild gun violence, some…
Ikwe (1986)
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.
Top Cast
Hazel King
Ikwe
Geraint Wyn Davies
Angus
Gladys Taylor
N'okom
Patrick Bruyère
Chejauk
William Ballantyne
Bluecoat
Vicky Klyne
Ikwe's Mother
Marion Moneyas
Ningik
Jamie Hardisty
Nigeeg
Sarah Peebles
Anoquat
Kim McCaw
Scott
Wally McSween
Dugald
David Gillies
MacDonald
Blake Taylor
Lussier
Claude Ploudre
Voyageur 1
James Davies
Voyageur 2
Laurie Thiebert
Voyageur 3
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FAQ about Ikwe
What is Ikwe about?
A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had…
When was Ikwe released?
Ikwe was released in 1986.
What genres does Ikwe belong to?
Ikwe is categorised as Drama, TV Movie, History.
Who stars in Ikwe?
The cast of Ikwe includes Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor, Patrick Bruyère, William Ballantyne.