Nanook Taxi (1977): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1977, Nanook Taxi is a komödie and drama film directed by Edward Folger, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Ningiuksiak, an Inuk who lives in the settlement of Cape Dorset, is on a hunt with his family. On his way back to Cape Dorset, Ningiuksiak's snowmobile breaks down. Since he does not have the money to fix it he decides to leave his family and fly to the town of Frobisher Bay to make some money. Ningiuksiak's cousin in Frobisher Bay, Ashoona, a somewhat urbanized Inuk who makes his living as a construction worker or as a cab driver, has drifted away from hunting and the traditional way of life of the remote settlements. Ashoona takes Ningiuksiak in hand and helps him to get a job driving for the Nanook Taxi Company. Increasingly unhappy and bewildered, Ningiuksiak takes to spending his money on liquor and his time in seedy nightclubs. One night, half-heartedly trying to show that he is having a good time, he looks up and sees his wife. She has come to take him home to Cape Dorset.

Who’s in it. Nanook Taxi stars Joanasie Salamonie as Ning, Mickey Turqtuq as Ashoona, Kanayuk Salamonie as Mukittuq and Elisapi Davidee as Leona, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nanook Taxi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nanook Taxi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.