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Ikwe

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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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • canada
  • indigenous
  • ojibwe indians
  • 18th century
  • child marriage
  • woman director
  • first nations
  • canadian history
  • fur trade
  • indigenous women

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Norma Bailey

Writers

Wendy Lill

Produced in

Canada

Videos

Release dates

  • CanadaCA

    • TV1 Jan 1986

Frequently asked questions

Ikwe was released on 1 January 1986.

Audience reviews

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    tmdb76622195

    6/9/2023

    1/10

    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 g…

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