The Necessities of Life (2008)

The Necessities of Life (2008)

2008-08-25 Canada 102 Min. PG-13
7.3 12 votes

Overview

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

Cast

Louise Marleau is Soeur Luce
Soeur Luce
Guy Thauvette is Dr. Montpetit
Dr. Montpetit
Denis Bernard is Père Millaire
Père Millaire
Luc Proulx is L'horloger
L'horloger
Miali Buscemi is Qupanuaq
Ann-Sophie Archer is Infirmière de jour
Infirmière de jour
Alexandre Thériault is Patient jaloux
Patient jaloux