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Someplace Better (2001)

2001-01-01 · 28m · EN
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An elderly Dene widower kills his abusive grandson in self-defence. Anticipating the worst, and weary of his dismal life, he summons an old friend to help him prepare for a journey to the spirit world. Meanwhile, a young Dene police officer, disillusioned by the current justice system and badgered by dreams of cultural genocide and the role of law, is caught between two worlds when he realizes the widower is guilty of the murder.

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Dennis AllenDirector, Writer

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Renae AgreyRenae AgreyNurseReneltta ArlukReneltta ArlukGrettaBen NindBen NindRCMP Officer

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1527228Actor preference785153 · 1527226 · 1527227Country preferenceCa

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What is Someplace Better about?

An elderly Dene widower kills his abusive grandson in self-defence. Anticipating the worst, and weary of his dismal life, he summons an old friend to help him prepare for a journey to the spirit world. Meanwhile, a young Dene police officer, disillusioned by the current justice system and badgered by dreams of cultural genocide and the role of law, is caught between two worlds when he realizes the widower is guilty of the murder.

How long is Someplace Better?

Someplace Better has a runtime of 28 minutes.