Movie

Ikwe (1986)

• January 1, 1986
• 58m

• Drama
• TV Movie
• History

Overview

A young Ojibwa girl from 1770 marries a Scottish fur trader and leaves home for the shores of Georgian Bay. Although the union is beneficial for her tribe, it results in hardship and isolation for Ikwe. Values and customs clash until, finally, the events of a dream Ikwe once had unfold with tragic clarity.

Director

Norma Bailey

Writers

Wendy Lill

Starring

Hazel King, Geraint Wyn Davies, Gladys Taylor