Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals (1998)

A new film from the heart of Native America.

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

Date of release
1998-06-26
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (119)
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Director
Chris Eyre

Casting

  • Adam Beach — Victor Joseph
  • Evan Adams — Thomas Builds-the-Fire
  • Irene Bedard — Suzy Song
  • Gary Farmer — Arnold Joseph
  • Tantoo Cardinal — Arlene Joseph
  • Cody Lightning — Young Victor Joseph
  • Simon Baker — Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
  • Monique Mojica — Grandma Builds-the-Fire
  • John Trudell — Randy Peone
  • Elaine Miles — Lucy
  • Michael Greyeyes — Junior Polatkin
  • Michelle St. John — Velma

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