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Drama

Empire of Dirt

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Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.

Release Date : 2013-11-22

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Angel EntertainmentRedcloud StudiosNarrow Path ProductionsTéléfilm CanadaCanadian Film Centre (CFC)

Production Country : Canada

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Cara Gee

Character Name : Lena Mahikan

Original Name : Cara Gee

Gender : Female

Shay Eyre

Character Name : Peeka Mahikan

Original Name : Shay Eyre

Gender : Male

Jennifer Podemski

Character Name : Minnie Mahikan

Original Name : Jennifer Podemski

Gender : Female

Luke Kirby

Character Name : Russell Carter

Original Name : Luke Kirby

Gender : Male

Jordan Prentice

Character Name : Warren Fensky

Original Name : Jordan Prentice

Gender : Male

Michael Cram

Character Name : Doc Baker

Original Name : Michael Cram

Gender : Male

Kate Corbett

Character Name : Wendy

Original Name : Kate Corbett

Gender : Female

Barbara Gordon

Character Name : Mrs. Armstrong

Original Name : Barbara Gordon

Gender : Female

Jean Yoon

Character Name : Tess

Original Name : Jean Yoon

Gender : Female

Shannon Kook

Character Name : Angel

Original Name : Shannon Kook

Gender : Male

Jaiden Mitchell

Character Name : Little Wing

Original Name : Jaiden Mitchell

Gender : Female

Doug Bedard

Character Name : Doug

Original Name : Doug Bedard

Gender : Male

Tonya Williams

Character Name : Sandra

Original Name : Tonya Williams

Gender : Female

Raoul Bhaneja

Character Name : Dr. Gaffney

Original Name : Raoul Bhaneja

Gender : Male

Joris Jarsky

Character Name : Neil

Original Name : Joris Jarsky

Gender : Male

Sarah Manninen

Character Name : Anna

Original Name : Sarah Manninen

Gender : Female

Lawrence Bayne

Character Name : Uncle Hank

Original Name : Lawrence Bayne

Gender : Male

Sarah Podemski

Character Name : Charmaine

Original Name : Sarah Podemski

Gender : Female

Tony Nappo

Character Name : Fisherman

Original Name : Tony Nappo

Gender : Male

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