Before the Streets (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2016, Before the Streets is a drama film directed by Chloé Leriche, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
Who’s in it. Before the Streets stars Rykko Bellemare as Shawnouk, Jacques Newashish as Paul-Yves, Kwena Bellemare Boivin as Kwena and Martin Dubreuil as Thomas Dugré, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Before the Streets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before the Streets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Streets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Streets (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Streets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before the Streets worth watching?
- Before the Streets holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before the Streets?
- Before the Streets stars Rykko Bellemare, Jacques Newashish, Kwena Bellemare Boivin, Martin Dubreuil and Janis Ottawa.
- When was Before the Streets released?
- Before the Streets was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.