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About
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
Theatrical
Jun 26, 1998
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 28, 1999
Theaters
2
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ShadowCatcher Entertainment
Quotes
See all →False Accusations and Unfiltered Opinions
Police Chief
This man apparently wants to press charges against you. He said you assaulted him and pushed him to the ground.
Victor Joseph
That's bullshit.
Police Chief
Mr. Joseph, there's no need for that type of language. Mr. Johnson's wife Holly says he's, and I quote, "a complete asshole". So, you two are free to go.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Misunderstanding About Leaving the Reservation
Velma
You guys got your passports?
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Passports?
Velma
Yeah, you're leavin the rez and goin into a whole different country, cousin.
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →A
Adam Beach
Victor Joseph
E
Evan Adams
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
I
Irene Bedard
Suzy Song
G
Gary Farmer
Arnold Joseph
T
Tantoo Cardinal
Arlene Joseph
C
Cody Lightning
Young Victor Joseph
S
Simon Baker
Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
M
Monique Mojica
Grandma Builds-the-Fire
J
John Trudell
Randy Peone
E
Elaine Miles
Lucy
M
Michael Greyeyes
Junior Polatkin
M
Michelle St. John
Velma
C
Cynthia Geary
Cathy the Gymnast
T
Tom Skerritt
Police Chief
M
Molly Cheek
Penny Cicero
R
Robert Miano
Burt Cicero
P
Perrey Reeves
Holly
N
Nicolette Vajtay
Julie
C
Chief Leonard George
G
Gary Taylor
