The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds find their worlds colliding on an East Vancouver sidewalk when domestic violence forces one of them, a pregnant teen named Rosie (Violet Nelson), to flee her home.
Àila (Tailfeathers) swiftly offers her shelter, and as their intimate yet challenging encounter develops, the women weave a fragile bond, and must face their own unique struggles with the complexities of motherhood, class, race, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism.
Directors
Kathleen Hepburn, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Blackfoot/Sámi)
Writers
Kathleen Hepburn, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Blackfoot/Sámi)
Cast
Charlie Hannah, Violet Nelson (Kwakwakaʼwakw), Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Blackfoot/Sámi)
Producers
Lori Lozinski, Tyler Hagan, Alan Milligan
Genre
Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English