Wildhood

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Wildhood

2022

1h 39m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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In a rural east-coast trailer park, Link (Phillip Lewitski) lives with his toxic father and younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony). When Link discovers his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, it lights a flame and they make a run for a better life. On the road, they meet Pasmay (Joshua Odjick), a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs.

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A coming-of-age story with several refreshing twists, Wildhood sends its protagonist on a bittersweet, beautifully filmed journey.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

09/04/2022

3/5

It’s striking, certainly, but teasingly elusive when it comes to story resolution.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

08/30/2022

3/5

There is an open-heartedness and gentleness in it, and a sense of style and place that reaches back to Malick and arguably even Mark Twain.

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Jude Dry

IndieWire

06/24/2022

B

Enlivened by elegant handheld cinematography and a galvanizing breakout performance from Phillip Lewitski, Wildhood is a beautiful testament to the power of authentic storytelling.

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

Aug 21

Wildhood is a quiet and beautiful film that captures the power of culture, heritage, and identity. It also effectively uses a multitude of genres to add pacing and tension to what could have been a languid film experience.

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/25/2024

3/5

in the end, the film’s groundbreaking, incredibly successful representation of Canada’s Mi’kmaw community overshadows its well-meaning yet average road trip story.

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Laura Moreno

Bay Area Reporter

09/23/2022

This is a poignant film that stays with you.

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Scott L.

@ScottL Jan 31

One of the best.. under the radar.. truly real movies I’ve ever seen. A must see.

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Kalissa H.

@kali_416 Jan 5

Really good coming of age movie.

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Julio C.

@Juliosurfer Dec 19

Amazing beautiful movie. The acting was beautiful. The story was a rollercoaster of emotions with a amazing ending. You learn about the Native American culture. Truly amazing film.

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JAMES R

@JBRNYC Oct 30

Beautiful film. Wildhood is more than just a road trip movie-it's a beautifully intimate exploration of self-discovery, culture, and love. As Link (Phillip Lewitski) and Pasmay (Joshua Odjick) navigate their journey, the film captures every moment with a quiet, poetic honesty that feels both raw and tender. Their chemistry is effortlessly natural, making their evolving bond feel deeply authentic. It's a rare, heartfelt coming-of-age story that makes you feel like you're living it alongside them, every step of the way.

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Roger G

@RT36190410 Oct 6

Beautifully created movie about escaping abuse and finding connection.

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Jul 5

Suprisingly good. Young man with an abusive father and a missing mother runs for his life with his one-eyed brother. When he connects to his heritage, he begins to find what he's longing for.

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Synopsis

In a rural east-coast trailer park, Link (Phillip Lewitski) lives with his toxic father and younger half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony). When Link discovers his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, it lights a flame and they make a run for a better life. On the road, they meet Pasmay (Joshua Odjick), a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs.

Director: Bretten Hannam
Producer: Bretten Hannam, Julie Baldassi, Gharrett Patrick Paon
Screenwriter: Bretten Hannam
Distributor: Wolfe Releasing
Production Co: Mazewalker Film, Rebel Road Films, Flimshow, Younger Daughter Films
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2022
Runtime: 1h 39m

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