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Release Date:
26 June 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
A new film from the heart of Native America.Plot:
Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear... more | full synopsisAwards:
9 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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Excellent movie about just being Indian, from Indians. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Chief Leonard George | ... | Lester Fallsapart (as Leonard George) | |
| Michael Greyeyes | ... | Junior Polatkin | |
| Darwin Haine | ... | Boo | |
| Michelle St. John | ... | Velma | |
| Elaine Miles | ... | Lucy | |
| Cynthia Geary | ... | Cathy the Gymnast |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Le secret des cendres (Canada: French title)This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for some intense images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
89 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #35626) | USA:TV-14 (TV rating) | Iceland:12 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | France:U | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PGFun Stuff
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During the shooting of Lucy and Velma driving backwards, Elaine Miles (Lucy) acquired the skill of driving the car backwards. Hence, no stunt driver was needed. Miles performed the driving herself. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Victor drops Thomas off at his home, you can see the shadow of the rear-view mirror, cast on the truck seat. In the next scene, when Victor stops at his home, the mirror is gone but the bracket is there. moreQuotes:
Thomas Builds-the-Fire: Geez, Victor... I guess the warrior look doesn't work every time. moreSoundtrack:
Wahjeeleh-Yihm moreFAQ
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I lived where this was filmed and really enjoyed the movie for the content and the location. The inside jokes about being Indian were great and since I no longer live on the reservation it reminded me of home. The story was believable and the actors brought it to life. I had to call my brother and tell him to watch it again and look closer at the end credits and background of the film, it is wonderful. Congratulations to the Cast & Crew.