The Necessities of Life

August. 25,2008

Rating：

7.6

Genre：

Drama

Keywords：

Inuit Tuberculosis Sickness

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Éveline Gélinas as Carole

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

Frédérick Bouffard as Patient agonisant

Jacques-Henri Gagnon as L'archevêque

Élisapie as Mère inuk malade

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