Bootlegger
Mani, a master’s student, returns to the reserve in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into the community, she gets involved in the debate around a referendum on allowing the free sale of alcohol on the reserve. Laura, a bootlegger, pockets the profits she makes there under the protection of the band council and her partner Raymond. The latter is still angry with Mani, whom he holds responsible for the death of his daughter in a fire. Opposing forces quickly divide the community into two sides who face each other to determine the best path to independence.
Directed by Caroline Monnet · Written by Caroline Monnet
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Cast
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Pascale Bussières Laura -
Devery Jacobs Mani -
Samian Oscar - Jacques Newashish Raymond
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Dominique Pétin Jeanne -
Joséphine Bacon Nora - Crazy Horse Johnny
- Charles Bender Eric
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Brigitte Poupart Nadine - Jasmyne Basile Hébert Frankie
- Stacy-Wabana Cleary Weizineau Young Mani
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Fariba Bonakdar Doctoral Advisor
Make it a double feature
3h together
Bootlegger
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A close match in mood and era.
