Title: Smoke signals
Authors: Eyre, Chris, 1969-; Beach, Adam, 1972-; Adams, Evan; Bedard, Irene, 1967-; Farmer, Gary, 1953-; Cardinal, Tantoo; Alexie, Sherman, 1966-; Alexie, Sherman, 1966-; Rosenfelt, Scott; Estes, Larry; Skinner, David.; Bressler, Carl.; Miramax Films.; Shadowcatcher Entertainment (Firm); Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm); Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Publisher: Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Feature films United States.; Comedy films United States.; Indians of North America Drama.; Male friendship Drama.; Fathers and sons Drama; Coeur d'Alene Indians Drama.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Abstract: Story of the journey of two Coeur d'Alene Indian boys from Idaho to Arizona. Victor is the stoic, handsome son of an alcoholic father who has abandoned his family. Thomas is a gregarious, goofy young man orphaned as an infant by a fire which Victor's father accidentally started while drunk. Thomas is a storyteller who makes every effort to connect with the people around him; Victor, in contrast, uses his quiet demeanor to gain strength and confidence. When Victor's estranged father dies in Arizona the two young men embark on a journey to recover his ashes. Along the way the two learn a number of life lessons from each other and those around them.