Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1998-06-26
Genre:Drama, Comedy
Duration:89 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Chris Eyre
Actors:Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal
Production:ShadowCatcher Entertainment

Overview:

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.

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