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.
Ikwe (1986) is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Norma Bailey, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor and Patrick Bruyère. Viewers rate it 3.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
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Hazel King
as Ikwe
Geraint Wyn Davies
as Angus
Gladys Taylor
as N'okom
Patrick Bruyère
as Chejauk
William Ballantyne
as Bluecoat
Vicky Klyne
as Ikwe's Mother
Marion Moneyas
as Ningik
Jamie Hardisty
as Nigeeg
Sarah Peebles
as Anoquat
Kim McCaw
as Scott
Wally McSween
as Dugald
David Gillies
as MacDonald
Directed by Norma Bailey, written by Sharon Riis, Norma Bailey and Wendy Lill, produced by Norma Bailey.
Average viewer score of 3.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on June 9, 2023
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The main cast of Ikwe (1986) includes Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor, Patrick Bruyère and William Ballantyne. The film was directed by Norma Bailey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ikwe was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 58m.
Ikwe (1986) holds an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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