Once Upon a River

A quiet, unhurried journey through loss and self-discovery, carried by river landscapes and a resilient young protagonist.

Directed by

Haroula Rose

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kenadi DelaCerna, John Ashton, Tatanka Means

Overview

After her father’s violent death, Native American teenager Margo Crane flees down Michigan’s Stark River in search of her estranged mother. On the way, she encounters allies, enemies, danger, and the beauty of nature, all while coming to grips with her past and her own identity.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, grief, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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