Snake Treaty

A slow-burning rural drama of family wounds and land disputes, carrying a quiet, heavy sadness and a sense of impending tragedy.

Directed by

David Greene

Genres

Tv movie, Drama

Starring

Tim Daly, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Farnsworth

Tagline

Passion takes many forms.

Overview

Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community.

How it feels

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

About

Family, class, identity, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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