Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2002-07-26

Languages:

Inuktitut

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

172 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (5388 Reviews)

Director:

Zacharias Kunuk

Genres:

DramaFantasy

Cast:

Writer:

Paul Apak Angilirq

Norman Cohn (additional writer)

Zacharias Kunuk (additional writer)

Herve Paniaq (additional writer)

Pauloosie Qulitalik (additional writer)

Fullplot:

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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