Beth Cole The most engrossing, intelligent movie I've seen in several years, not to mention gorgeously filmed. I only hope I can catch it on the big screen. Nothing is romanticized. It's THE Native movie I've been looking for, an authentic portrayal of how life must have been before the arrival of Europeans, not just the living conditions, but the world view and social relations as well. The love story is also one of the most beautiful yet believable I have ever seen on screen.

mcbrider-57465 Beautiful pre contact story. I'd love to know more about the origins of the storyline, perhaps in mythology?, but it's a wonderful examination of cultures, identities, trust, relationships. Universal themes explored 'authentically' through the Innu and Inuit people of Labrador and Arctic Canada. The creators showed intense loyalty to detail. People wear hats when it's cold. Lovely dialogue between the Inuit friend that guided Maina's adaptation to the Arctic and herself. Beautiful camera-work.

BigLaxFan94 I need to see this film from start to finish however I did catch the latter half of it. From what I saw, it was a good film with an all-star Native cast. However, I don't think the Inuit and Innu were enemies in real life. The producers and directors had to pit 2 groups against each other so they probably decided to have both Nations be "enemies". But anyways... the use of the Innu and Inuktitut dialogue was well done by everyone in the film. Eric Schweig was one of the main leading actors who is Inuit in real life AND he got to portray an Inuit in the film! The one who played Maina (Roseanne Supernault) is Cree and Metis but played her role well as did all the other actors/actresses. I can't wait to check out the first half of this one because I think the beginning will be cool as was the latter half. I give this one a 7 out of 10.

raypaquin The action takes place in Northern Québec. The Innu (Indians of the north shore of the Bay of St. Lawrence) are in constant competition against the Inuit (Eskimos of the far north) and against a harsh nature, before the arrival of the first Europeans. The landscapes are absolutely breathtaking and the splendid photography does them justice. I won't reveal the nature of the action, which is touching and yet suspenseful but I will say that the author of the original novel must have been quite familiar with the mores and habits of both groups. Kudos to the director. The actors, most of whom are amateurs, are also quite competent. I have rarely been so captivated by a film, an absolutely riveting 'must-see'. You won't regret watching it and you will at least understand why the first Frenchmen to come here, Jacques Cartier in 1534 and Samuel De Champlain in 1608, decided to stay instead of going further down south.