Before the Streets
Originally released in 2016. Before the Streets is a drama film. directed by Chloé Leriche.
Starring Rykko Bellemare, Jacques Newashish, and Kwena Bellemare Boivin
Synopsis
Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films de L'Autre
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Streets about?
Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is...
Who directed Before the Streets?
Before the Streets was directed by Chloé Leriche.
How long is Before the Streets?
Before the Streets has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Before the Streets released?
Before the Streets was released on February 18, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before the Streets?
The main cast of Before the Streets includes Rykko Bellemare, Jacques Newashish, Kwena Bellemare Boivin, Martin Dubreuil, Janis Ottawa.