kitchen sink entertainment presents
Left to right: Ben
Cotton, Adam Beach, Alex Rice ,Nathaniel Arcand, Miranda Frigon
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Synopsis
Discharged from the Bosnian War,
Johnny (Adam Beach) carries theweight of this war on his shoulders. He left combat with a dark and
frightening secret– the murder of a young boy, which haunts him.
But Johnny carries many demons: the death of his father, running
from his destiny as Chief of his Band, and abandoning Serena (Alex Rice)
the love of his life. Nevertheless, Johnny must return home.
The wolf spirit has called.
Upon his return, he finds a new war. His estranged brother (Nathaniel Arcand)
is leading a revolt to save their sacred land. Johnny faces a dilemma– does he
fight to save his people, or does he save himself? His journey will guide him
to realizing that they are the same. In a blink, his world changes, and in death,
his brother guides him on a spirit walk to meet his destiny as leader of his people.
JOHNNY
TOOTALL was directed by Shirley Cheechoo, co-written by
Andrew Genaille, produced by Danielle Prohom Olson, with Brightlight Pictures
executive producing. Starring Canadian actors, Adam Beach
(soon to be seen
in Clint Eastwood's upcoming Flags of our Fathers) and star of films
such
as Windtalkers, Smoke Signals, Nathaniel Arcand
Ginger Snaps, Black
Cloud and TV series North of 60 and Alex Rice
On The Corner and
Thunderbird. JOHNNY TOOTALL also stars acclaimed American actor
Sheila Tousey Law and Order, Ravenous.
The film introduces a
local island girl Randi Knighton, discovered during an open
casting
call in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Email:
JohnnyTootall@shaw.ca