Paul, a young French Canadian, is caught between two ways of life, and must choose for himself between the old and the new. After a two year absence, Paul returns to the Quebec village where he grew up. His father hopes he will stay and take over his boat-building trade. Despite family ties, Paul sees the inevitable change that is coming to the province and responds to the stronger call of the industrial world.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011569
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Boatbuilding
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrialization
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Small business
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Boatbuilding
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Fathers and sons
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)