Wild Sumac

A slow, atmospheric silent Western that feels like a dusty, melancholy fable of guilt and wandering.

Directed by

William V. Mong

Genres

Drama

Starring

Margery Wilson, Ed Brady, Frank Brownlee

Overview

French Canadian Jacques Fontaine shoots a man in a tavern brawl and then flees, a fugitive from the North West Mounted Police. Fifteen years later, he wanders into St. Croix, Alberta, where he meets Lupine, a repulsive half-breed trapper, and his enchanting daughter Wild Sumac.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, isolation, redemption, family

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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