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  • The Necessities of Life (2008)
  • PG
    102 min | Drama
The Necessities of Life (2008)
PG
102 min | Drama

In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, ...See moreIn 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family. Written by blondmonkey5 See less
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Director
Benoit Pilon (as Benoît Pilon)
Writer
Bernard Émond (screenwriter)
Composer
Robert Marcel Lepage (as Robert M. Lepage)
Cinematographer
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Release date
Feb 7, 2009 (United States)

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48 cast members
Name Known for
Paul-André Brasseur
Kaki (as Paul André Brasseur) Kaki (as Paul André Brasseur)   See fewer
Louise Marleau
Soeur Luce Soeur Luce   See fewer
Guy Thauvette
Dr. Montpetit Dr. Montpetit   See fewer
Denis Bernard
Père Millaire Père Millaire   See fewer
Luc Proulx
L'horloger L'horloger   See fewer
Miali Buscemi
Qupanuaq Qupanuaq   See fewer
Ann-Sophie Archer
Infirmière de jour Infirmière de jour   See fewer
Alex Thériault
Patient jaloux (as Alexandre Thériault) Patient jaloux (as Alexandre Thériault)   See fewer
Frédérick Bouffard
Patient agonisant Patient agonisant   See fewer
Caroline Tanguay
Infirmière de nuit Infirmière de nuit   See fewer
Jacques-Henri Gagnon
L'archevêque L'archevêque   See fewer
Serge Bonin
L'aumônier L'aumônier   See fewer
Guillaume Saladin
Interprète blanc Interprète blanc   See fewer
Pierre-Antoine Lafon-Simard
Aide-infirmier Aide-infirmier   See fewer
Stéphane-Antoine Comtois
Membre d'équipage Membre d'équipage   See fewer
Elisapie Isaac
Mère inuk malade Mère inuk malade   See fewer
Sylvain Brosseau
Infirmier-chauffeur Infirmier-chauffeur   See fewer
Annie Neevee Pitsiulak
Fille de Tiivii (9 ans) Fille de Tiivii (9 ans)   See fewer
Annie S. Kootoo
Fille de Tiivii (5 ans) Fille de Tiivii (5 ans)   See fewer
Patrick Brown
Patient mourant Patient mourant   See fewer
Jocelyn Pelletier
Patient salle commune Patient salle commune   See fewer
Nicola-Frank Vachon
Patient salle commune Patient salle commune   See fewer
Jean-Claude Godbout
Patient salle commune Patient salle commune   See fewer
Jean-Alexandre Létourneau
Patient salle commune Patient salle commune   See fewer
André Duval
Barbier Barbier   See fewer
Christian Morin
Préposé Préposé   See fewer
Corinne Germain
Religieuse au chevet Religieuse au chevet   See fewer
Jean-René Moisan
Stagiaire Stagiaire   See fewer
Martin Perreault
Stagiaire Stagiaire   See fewer
Josée-Gabrielle Labar
Bénévole Bénévole   See fewer
Aline Bouchard
Bénévole Bénévole   See fewer
Michael Buscemi
Bébé inuk Bébé inuk   See fewer
Karina Luzia Desmarais
Infirmière Infirmière   See fewer
Amira Cheriet
Infirmière Infirmière   See fewer
Suzann Méthot
Infirmière Infirmière   See fewer
Jod Léveillé-Bernard
Patient voisin Patient voisin   See fewer
Steeve Gagné
Infirmier costaud Infirmier costaud   See fewer
Maxime Allen
Jeune prêtre Jeune prêtre   See fewer
Serge Thibodeau
Fermier Fermier   See fewer
Gilbert Fontaine
Technicien radiologiste Technicien radiologiste   See fewer
Gilbert Marcoux
Brancardier Brancardier   See fewer
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