Beautifully animated film about a family living in an isolated part of Canada. Highlights aspects of remote rural life, such as long travelling periods in difficult weather conditions, the need for family members to be conscientious about various responsibilities around the farm and the closeness that can develop between members of a farming family. The story centres around a farm girl whose father will not allow her to keep a stray puppy until an event occurs that makes him reverse his decision. Based on a award-winning children’s book by Ann Blades.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507901
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Social life and customs
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childhood
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Fathers and daughters
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → AIDS (Disease)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)