The Necessities of Life (2008)

Stricken with tuberculosis, an Inuit hunter finds himself alone in a Quebec City hospital. A local orphan who speaks his language brings him hope.

Director: Benoît Pilon
Cast: Antoine Bertrand, Luc Proulx, Natar Ungalaaq, Denis Bernard, Éveline Gélinas, Guy Thauvette, Louise Marleau, Miali Buscemi, Paul-André Brasseur, Vincent-Guillaume Otis
Runtime: 01h 41m
Type: Movie

The Necessities of Life (2008)

Stricken with tuberculosis, an Inuit hunter finds himself alone in a Quebec City hospital. A local orphan who speaks his language brings him hope.

Director: Benoît Pilon
Cast: Antoine Bertrand, Luc Proulx, Natar Ungalaaq, Denis Bernard, Éveline Gélinas, Guy Thauvette, Louise Marleau, Miali Buscemi, Paul-André Brasseur, Vincent-Guillaume Otis
Runtime: 01h 41m
Type: Movie
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