Sgaawaay K'uuna = Edge of the knife
Title:
Sgaawaay K'uuna = Edge of the knife
JLCTITLE245:
Isuma Distribution International ; Niijang Xyaalas Productions ; script writers, Jaalen Edenshaw, Gwaai Edenshaw, Graham Richard, Leonie Sandercock ; producers, Jonathan Frantz, Stephen Grosse ; directed by Gwaai Edenshaw, Helen Haig-Brown.
Publication Information:
Toronto, Ontario : V tape, [2019]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (100 min.) sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
General Note:
This is a recorded DVD and may fail to play on some equipment.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.
Abstract:
"Haida Gwaii, 1800's. At a seasonal fishing camp two families endure conflict between the nobleman Adiits'ii and his best friend Kwa. After Adiits'ii causes the accidental death of Kwa's son, he flees into the rainforest, descending into madness and transforming into Gaagiixid - the Wildman. When the families return in the spring, they discover Adiits'ii has survived the winter. Can he be rescued and returned to his humanity? Meanwhile, Kwa wrestles with his deepest desire - revenge"--from distributor's website, http://www.vtape.org/video?vi=9163.
Reading Level:
Not rated by the MPAA.
Added Corporate Author:
Variant Title:
Parallel title: Edge of the knife.
Credits:
Music, Kinnie Star ; editor, Sarah Hedar ; director of photography, Jonathan Frantz.
Performer:
Tyler York, Adeana Young, William Russ.
Technical Details:
DVD-R, NTSC.
Language:
In Haida with optional English subtitles.
Chronological Term:
1800-1899