Avant les rues (2016) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2016, Avant les rues is a drame 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. Avant les rues 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, Avant les rues has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Avant les rues tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.