The Necessities of Life (2008)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
2008-08-25
Canada
102 Min.
PG-13
Drama
Overview
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
Cast
Tiivii
Carole
Kaki
Soeur Luce
Dr. Montpetit
Roger
Joseph
Père Millaire
L'horloger
Qupanuaq
Infirmière de jour
Patient jaloux
Patient agonisant
Infirmière de nuit
L'archevêque
L'aumônier
Interprète blanc
Aide-infirmier
Membre d'équipage
Mère inuk malade
Infirmier-chauffeur
Fille de Tiivii (9 ans)
Fille de Tiivii (5 ans)
Patient mourant
Patient salle commune
Patient salle commune
Patient salle commune
Patient salle commune
Barbier
Préposé
Religieuse au chevet
Stagiaire
Stagiaire
Bénévole
Bénévole
Bébé inuk
Infirmière
Infirmière
Infirmière
Patient voisin
Infirmier costaud
Jeune prêtre
Fermier
Technicien radiologiste
Brancardier
Soeur
Soeur
Mère
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