The Necessities of Life 2008
7.6 / 10
The Necessities of Life
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family
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cast
Full Cast & Crew... Tiivii
... Carole
... Kaki
... Soeur Luce
... Dr. Montpetit
... Roger
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Release Date:
Aug 25, 2008 (Canada)
Run Time:
1hr 42`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
Canada
Status:
Released
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The Necessities of Life - The Necessities of Life
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Tiivii
... Carole
... Kaki
... Soeur Luce
... Dr. Montpetit
... Roger
... Joseph
... Père Millaire
... L'horloger
... Qupanuaq
... Infirmière de jour
... Patient jaloux
... Patient agonisant
... Infirmière de nuit
... L'archevêque
SB
Serge Bonin... L'aumônier
... Interprète blanc
... Aide-infirmier
... Membre d'équipage
... Mère inuk malade
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