A Windigo Tale
Originally released in 2010. A Windigo Tale is a feature film. directed by Armand Garnet Ruffo.
Starring Andrea Menard, Elliot Simon, and Annie Murphy
Synopsis
Two stories woven together, one profoundly affecting the other. A Native Canadian grandfather drives north accompanied by his grandson, a youth-at-risk, who comes to learn about the dark secrets of his family and community: in an isolated village an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to exorcise the voracious Windigo spirit tied to a painful past. Taking its inspiration from Ojibway spirituality and from the history of the residential school system, where generations of children were forcibly taken from their families and aggressively assimilated into Euro-Canadian society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Windigo Tale about?
Two stories woven together, one profoundly affecting the other. A Native Canadian grandfather drives north accompanied by his grandson, a youth-at-risk, who comes to learn about the dark secrets of...
Who directed A Windigo Tale?
A Windigo Tale was directed by Armand Garnet Ruffo.
How long is A Windigo Tale?
A Windigo Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was A Windigo Tale released?
A Windigo Tale was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Windigo Tale?
The main cast of A Windigo Tale includes Andrea Menard, Elliot Simon, Annie Murphy, Gary Farmer, Brandon Oakes.