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Little Deer
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Little Deer

· 34 min · Not rated

Drama · History

On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.

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Directors
Jon Elliott
Production companies
Pass Through Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Isla GrantIsla GrantMarie
Cherish Violet BloodCherish Violet BloodVera
Paul Émile d'EntremontReverend Skin
Kevin Allan HessKevin Allan HessGrandpa Hank
Kiera Van Der PloegSue

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