Little Deer

Little Deer

Little Deer

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Little Deer

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On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.

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5 featured cast members

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Isla Grant

Isla Grant

Marie

Cherish Violet Blood

Cherish Violet Blood

Vera

Paul Émile d'Entremont

Reverend Skin

Kevin Allan Hess

Kevin Allan Hess

Grandpa Hank

Kiera Van Der Ploeg

Sue

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Directed by: Jon Elliott
Written by: Jon Elliott
Produced by: Jon Elliott
Jessie Anthony

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