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Nanook Taxi (1977)

Overview

Ningiuksiak, an Inuk who lives in the settlement of Cape Dorset, is on a hunt with his family. On his way back to Cape Dorset, Ningiuksiak's snowmobile breaks down. Since he does not have the money to fix it he decides to leave his family and fly to the town of Frobisher Bay to make some money. Ningiuksiak's cousin in Frobisher Bay, Ashoona, a somewhat urbanized Inuk who makes his living as a construction worker or as a cab driver, has drifted away from hunting and the traditional way of life of the remote settlements. Ashoona takes Ningiuksiak in hand and helps him to get a job driving for the Nanook Taxi Company. Increasingly unhappy and bewildered, Ningiuksiak takes to spending his money on liquor and his time in seedy nightclubs. One night, half-heartedly trying to show that he is having a good time, he looks up and sees his wife. She has come to take him home to Cape Dorset.
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Edward Folger profile
Edward Folger

Director

Cast

Joanasie Salamonie profile
Joanasie Salamonie

Ning

Mickey Turqtuq profile
Mickey Turqtuq

Ashoona

Kanayuk Salamonie profile
Kanayuk Salamonie

Mukittuq

Elisapi Davidee profile
Elisapi Davidee

Leona

Hans Kok profile
Hans Kok

Taxi owner

Jean-Guy DeGrasse profile
Jean-Guy DeGrasse

Skidoo Shop

John Newton profile
John Newton

Tourist

Joanasie Salamonie profile
Joanasie Salamonie

Ning

Mickey Turqtuq profile
Mickey Turqtuq

Ashoona

Kanayuk Salamonie profile
Kanayuk Salamonie

Mukittuq

Elisapi Davidee profile
Elisapi Davidee

Leona

Hans Kok profile
Hans Kok

Taxi owner

Jean-Guy DeGrasse profile
Jean-Guy DeGrasse

Skidoo Shop

John Newton profile
John Newton

Tourist

Extra

Release Date

October 11, 1977

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Tulugak logo

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