Synopsis
In the late 1950’s Ontario, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is torn from his Ojibway family and committed to one of Canada’s notorious Catholic Residential Schools. In this oppressive environment, Saul is denied the freedom to speak his language or embrace his Indigenous heritage while he witnesses horrendous abuse at the hands of the very people entrusted with his care. Despite this, Saul finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places and favourite Canadian pastime—hockey. Fascinated by the game, he secretly teaches himself to play, developing a unique and rare skill. He seems to see the game in a way no other player can. His talent leads him away from the misery of the school, eventually leading him to the Pros. But the ghosts of Saul’s past are always present, and threaten to derail his promising career and future. Forced to confront his painful past, Saul draws on the spirit of his ancestors and the understanding of his friends to begin the process of healing
Metrics
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,501-29,600) | 29,522 | $1,606 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 39,101-39,200) | 39,143 | $1,606 |
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| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 13th, 2018 (Limited) by Elevation Pictures |
| International Releases: | August 28th, 2020 (Virtual), released as Kızıl Şampiyon (Turkey) |
| Video Release: | November 19th, 2019 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 100 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Elevation Pictures, Screen Siren Pictures, Terminal City Pictures, Devonshire, Telefilm Canada, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Bell Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund, Harold Greenberg Fund, The Movie Network, Super Channel, Cogeco Program Development Fund, Creative BC, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, Province of BC Film Incentive BC, William F. Whites, Encore Vancouver, Panavision Canada |
| Production Countries: | Canada |
| Languages: | English |