In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family
as Tiivii
as Carole
as Kaki
as Soeur Luce
as Dr. Montpetit
as Roger
as Joseph
as Père Millaire
as L'horloger
as Qupanuaq
as Infirmière de jour
as Patient jaloux
as Patient agonisant
as Infirmière de nuit
as L'archevêque
as L'aumônier
as Interprète blanc
as Aide-infirmier
as Membre d'équipage
as Mère inuk malade
as Infirmier-chauffeur
as Fille de Tiivii (9 ans)
as Fille de Tiivii (5 ans)
as Patient mourant
as Patient salle commune
as Patient salle commune
as Patient salle commune
as Patient salle commune
as Barbier
as Préposé
as Religieuse au chevet
as Stagiaire
as Stagiaire
as Bénévole
as Bénévole
as Bébé inuk
as Infirmière
as Infirmière
as Infirmière
as Patient voisin
as Infirmier costaud
as Jeune prêtre
as Fermier
as Technicien radiologiste
as Brancardier
as Soeur
as Soeur
as Mère
