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Tkaronto

Tkaronto

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Tkaronto

2007

1h 45m

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Drama

Overview

Far from home and struggling to reconcile their Native identities with non-Native culture, Ray and Jolene negotiate a growing attraction as they're drawn together, in this reflective exploration of urban Aboriginal identity.

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6 featured cast members

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Melanie McLaren

Jolene Peltier

Duane Murray

Duane Murray

Ray Morrin

Lorne Cardinal

Lorne Cardinal

Max Cardinal

Cheri Maracle

Cheri Maracle

Linda Cardinal

Jeff Geddis

Jeff Geddis

John

Mike McPhaden

Mike McPhaden

Kevin

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Directed by: Shane Belcourt

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