Atikamekw Suns (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2024, Atikamekw Suns is a drama film directed by Chloé Leriche, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Manawan, 1977. A vehicle falls into a river near a Native community. Two Quebecers managed to escape, but five Atikamekws lost their lives. While the police conclude that it was an accident, the victims’ families are left with unanswered questions. A historical, poetic and choral tale, Soleils Atikamekw is inspired by the dreams, impressions and memories of the relatives of the five victims. In an intimate, humanistic approach, the filmmaker involves the families both in front of and behind the camera. Documentary and fiction come together in a deeply moving film about grief, injustice and memory.
Who’s in it. Atikamekw Suns stars Wikwasa Newashish as Martha, Mirociw Chilton as Angèle, Jacques Newashish as Marcel and Oshim Ottawa as Philippe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Atikamekw Suns has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on iciTouTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Atikamekw Suns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atikamekw Suns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atikamekw Suns (2024)?
- In CA, Atikamekw Suns is available to stream on iciTouTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Atikamekw Suns worth watching?
- Atikamekw Suns holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Atikamekw Suns?
- Atikamekw Suns stars Wikwasa Newashish, Mirociw Chilton, Jacques Newashish, Oshim Ottawa and Carl-David Ottawa.
- When was Atikamekw Suns released?
- Atikamekw Suns was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.