SG̲aawaay Ḵ'uuna [DVD video] = Edge of the knife

Haida Gwaii, 1800's. At a seasonal fishing camp two families endure conflict between Adiits'ii and his best friend Kwa. After Adiits'ii causes the accidental death of Kwa's son, he flees into the rainforest, descending into madness and transforming into Gaagiixid - "the wildman". When the families return in the spring, they discover Adiits'ii has survived the winter. Can he be rescued and returned to his humanity? Meanwhile, Kwa wrestles with this deepest desire-revenge

Performers:

Tyler York, William Russ, Adeana Young, Trey Rodrick, Delores Churchill, Xiila Guujaaw

Technical Details:

DVD.

Subject Term:

Haida -- British Columbia -- Haida Gwaii -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.

Indigenous peoples -- British Columbia -- Haida Gwaii -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.

Indigenous families -- Drama.