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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
Where to watch The Necessities of Life
The Necessities of Life is streaming in the US on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now.
It is also available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
Cast
- Natar Ungalaaq as Tiivii
- Éveline Gélinas as Carole
- Paul-André Brasseur as Kaki
- Louise Marleau as Soeur Luce
- Guy Thauvette as Dr. Montpetit
- Antoine Bertrand as Roger
- Vincent-Guillaume Otis as Joseph
- Denis Bernard as Père Millaire
- Luc Proulx as L'horloger
- Miali Buscemi as Qupanuaq
- Ann-Sophie Archer as Infirmière de jour
- Alexandre Thériault as Patient jaloux
Details
- Director
- Benoît Pilon
- Released
- August 25, 2008
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Téléfilm Canada, Astral Media and Société Radio-Canada
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.5 / 10 from 17 votes
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