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Johnny Tootall

Johnny Tootall

★ 10.0/10•2005•Documentary

Discharged from Bosnian war, Johnny carries the weight of this war on his shoulders. He left the war with a dark and frightening secret, the murder of a young boy that haunts him. But Johnny carries many demons. The death of his father, running from his destiny as Chief of the Band and abandoning the love of his life. Nevertheless, Johnny must return home, the wolf spirit has called. Upon his return, he finds a new war. His estranged brother is leading his people in a revolt to save their sacred land. Johnny faces a dilemma; does he fight to save his people, or does he save himself? His journey will guide him to realizing that they are the same. In a blink, his world changes and in death, his brother guides him on a spirit walk to meet his destiny as leader of his people.

Shirley Cheechoo · Director

Shirley Cheechoo · Writer

StatusReleased
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 21, 2005

Actors

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Johnny Tootall

Nathaniel Arcand

Nathaniel Arcand

RT

Sheila Tousey

Sheila Tousey

Agnes

Ben Cotton

Ben Cotton

Henry

Miranda Frigon

Miranda Frigon

Luke

Alex Rice

Alex Rice

Serena

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