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Smoke Signals (1998)

PG-13 · 1998-01-16 · 1h 29m · EN
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A new film from the heart of Native America.

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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Chris EyreDirectorSherman AlexieWriterChris EyreDirector

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Adam BeachAdam BeachVictor JosephEvan AdamsEvan AdamsThomas Builds-the-FireIrene BedardIrene BedardSuzy SongGary FarmerGary FarmerArnold JosephTantoo CardinalTantoo CardinalArlene JosephCody LightningCody LightningYoung Victor JosephSimon BakerSimon BakerYoung Thomas Builds-the-FireMonique MojicaMonique MojicaGrandma Builds-the-FireJohn TrudellJohn TrudellRandy PeoneElaine MilesElaine MilesLucyMichael GreyeyesMichael GreyeyesJunior PolatkinMichelle St. JohnMichelle St. JohnVelma

Keywords

Road tripNative american reservationOrphanMale friendshipBased on short storyNative americanIdaho

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityRoad Trip · Native American Reservation · OrphanDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference312959 · 1235932Actor preference1547 · 20373 · 46318

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What is Smoke Signals about?

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.

How long is Smoke Signals?

Smoke Signals has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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