Red Earth, White Earth (TV)
1989·Canada·95 min.
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Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community.
DirectorDavid Greene
MusicRalph Grierson
CinematographyRené Verzier
CastGeneviève Bujold·Tim Daly·Alberta Watson·Billy Merasty·Richard Farnsworth·Ralph Waite·Danette Mackay·Ron Lea·Joe Cazalet·François Klanfer·Walter Massey·Philip Spensley·Norris Domingue·Ritchie Nadeau·Jordan Marchand·Harry Standjofski·Vlasta Vrana·Billy Two Rivers·Ian Finlay·Dean Hagopian·Patricia Eshkibok·Doreen Stevens·Michael SandyShow all
Original titleRed Earth, White Earth (TV)