Hungry Hills

I was so impressed I actually signed up with IMDb just so I could write a few lines about this outstanding movie.

The very convincing performance of the cast and the stunningly beautiful shots of the Saskatchewan landscape got me emotionally involved in the plot right from the get go.

The action takes place in the middle of the 20th century in an economically depressed area of the Prairies.

The characters feel very real with their fears, concerns and hopes for a better future. At the centre of the story is a teenage boy, Snit, who has survived a reform school only to return to a shattered home where he reunites with his aunt who is in a terrible state of mind seemingly close to a breakdown. On the way home he meets his old friend Johnny who has gone into the moonshine business.

The few neighbours and especially the shop keeper are all hostile to Snit and make it clear that they don't want him around.

I don't want to say any more about the plot because I want to get You to go and see this movie! Even though the movie is set in the past it is very valid in these times as well.

I would recommend this movie for any age group starting with teenagers. It is very relevant today with all the stories coming out about abuse in residential schools.

Go, see and enjoy!