Released Date:
2002-07-26
Languages:
Inuktitut
Countries:
Canada
Runtime:
172 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
7.5 (5388 Reviews)
Director:
Zacharias KunukPaul Apak Angilirq
Norman Cohn (additional writer)
Zacharias Kunuk (additional writer)
Herve Paniaq (additional writer)
Pauloosie Qulitalik (additional writer)
Centuries ago, in what would become the Canadian Arctic, Atuat is promised to the malevolent Oki, son of the leader of their tribe. But Atuat loves the good-natured Atanarjuat, who ultimately finds a way to marry her. Oki's sister, Puja also fancies Atanarjuat, and when she causes strife between him and his brother Amaqjuaq, Oki seizes the opportunity to wreak a terrible revenge on Atanarjuat.
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