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

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The Necessities of Life (2008)

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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48 cast members

Name	Known for
Natar Ungalaaq Tiivii Tiivii See fewer	Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001)
Éveline Gélinas Carole Carole See fewer	Le sens de l'humour (2011)
Paul-André Brasseur Kaki (as Paul André Brasseur) Kaki (as Paul André Brasseur) See fewer	Maïna (2013)
Louise Marleau Soeur Luce Soeur Luce See fewer	Contamination (1980)
Guy Thauvette Dr. Montpetit Dr. Montpetit See fewer	Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Antoine Bertrand Roger Roger See fewer	Louis Cyr (2013)
Vincent-Guillaume Otis Joseph Joseph See fewer	Babine (2008)
Denis Bernard Père Millaire Père Millaire See fewer	Audition (2005)
Luc Proulx L'horloger L'horloger See fewer	Ravenous (2017)
Miali Buscemi Qupanuaq Qupanuaq See fewer	The Embargo Project (2015)
Ann-Sophie Archer Infirmière de jour Infirmière de jour See fewer	Bugarach (2024)
Alex Thériault Patient jaloux (as Alexandre Thériault) Patient jaloux (as Alexandre Thériault) See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Frédérick Bouffard Patient agonisant Patient agonisant See fewer	Patrick Senécal présente (2021)
Caroline Tanguay Infirmière de nuit Infirmière de nuit See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Jacques-Henri Gagnon L'archevêque L'archevêque See fewer	Quand je serai parti... vous vivrez encore (1999)
Serge Bonin L'aumônier L'aumônier See fewer	Cogito (2012)
Guillaume Saladin Interprète blanc Interprète blanc See fewer	Issaittuq (Waterproof) (2007)
Pierre-Antoine Lafon-Simard Aide-infirmier Aide-infirmier See fewer	Le peintre des madones (2021)
Stéphane-Antoine Comtois Membre d'équipage Membre d'équipage See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Elisapie Isaac Mère inuk malade Mère inuk malade See fewer	Soul (2020)
Sylvain Brosseau Infirmier-chauffeur Infirmier-chauffeur See fewer	Feuilles mortes (2016)
Annie Neevee Pitsiulak Fille de Tiivii (9 ans) Fille de Tiivii (9 ans) See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Annie S. Kootoo Fille de Tiivii (5 ans) Fille de Tiivii (5 ans) See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Patrick Brown Patient mourant Patient mourant See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Jocelyn Pelletier Patient salle commune Patient salle commune See fewer	Je Me Souviens (2021)
Nicola-Frank Vachon Patient salle commune Patient salle commune See fewer	Ésimésac (2012)
Jean-Claude Godbout Patient salle commune Patient salle commune See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Jean-Alexandre Létourneau Patient salle commune Patient salle commune See fewer	C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
André Duval Barbier Barbier See fewer	Incendies (2010)
Christian Morin Préposé Préposé See fewer	Fucker Apocalypse (2011)
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Jean-René Moisan Stagiaire Stagiaire See fewer	Classé Secret (2022)
Martin Perreault Stagiaire Stagiaire See fewer	Bianca Beauchamp: All Access (2007)
Josée-Gabrielle Labar Bénévole Bénévole See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Aline Bouchard Bénévole Bénévole See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Michael Buscemi Bébé inuk Bébé inuk See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Karina Luzia Desmarais Infirmière Infirmière See fewer	Le jardin de Lorraine (2017)
Amira Cheriet Infirmière Infirmière See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Suzann Méthot Infirmière Infirmière See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Jod Léveillé-Bernard Patient voisin Patient voisin See fewer	Les filles de Caleb (1990)
Steeve Gagné Infirmier costaud Infirmier costaud See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Maxime Allen Jeune prêtre Jeune prêtre See fewer	Funkytown (2011)
Serge Thibodeau Fermier Fermier See fewer	A Family Secret (2006)
Gilbert Fontaine Technicien radiologiste Technicien radiologiste See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Gilbert Marcoux Brancardier Brancardier See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Danielle Martel Soeur Soeur See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Pascale Lauzière Soeur Soeur See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)
Jeannie Kownirk Mère Mère See fewer	The Necessities of Life (2008)