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Brief Synopsis
Semi-factual drama about the rescue of a boatload of Tamil refugees off the Newfoundland coast.
Cast & Crew
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John N Smith
Director
Noreen Power
Brendan Foley
Madonna Hawkins
Kasivisanathan Karthigasoo
Kumaraselvy Karthigasoo
Film Details
Release Date
1989
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada; National Film Board Of Canada
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Brigus South, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
Semi-factual drama about the rescue of a boatload of Tamil refugees off the Newfoundland coast.
Director
John N Smith
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1989
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada; National Film Board Of Canada
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Brigus South, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in Canada October 1989
Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (Panorama Canada) August 24-September 4, 1989.
Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 8-22, 1990.
Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (Perspecive Canada) September 9 & 10, 1989.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 5 & 8, 1989.
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Released in Canada October 1989
