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The Necessities of Life

The Necessities of Life

Drama
2008, Movie, 1h 42min
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
Country: Canada
Director:
Benoît Pilon
Cast:
Guy Thauvette,
Luc Proulx,
Antoine Bertrand,
Louise Marleau
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Benoît Pilon
Director
Guy Thauvette
As Dr. Montpetit
Luc Proulx
As L'horloger
Antoine Bertrand
As Roger
Louise Marleau
As Soeur Luce
André Duval
As Barbier
Denis Bernard
As Père Millaire

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In a Canadian sanatorium in 1952, an Inuit man named Tivii struggles to adapt to his new surroundings, feeling disconnected from his family and culture. Through the help of a young orphan boy, Kaki, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy by sharing his culture and learning about hope. As their bond grows, Tivii dreams of adopting Kaki and bringing him home to his family in the North. But as they navigate their differences and confront the challenges of their new relationship, will they be able to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way?

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