Plot Summary

In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.

Movie Details

Original Title
Stories Are in Our Bones
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

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Production Companies

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