This film has a few upsides. Unfortunately, there are far more downsides. The script meanders too much. I understand telling a story in a nonlinear fashion, which is fine. Sadly, too much time is spent on unimportant subjects. Conversely, not enough time is spent on the primary issues. A few actors are quite good. However, there are several terrible performances. It's obvious many in the cast have little talent. This is too bad, as the plot is pretty good. I like the lead actress. It goes downhill from there. I suggest skipping this and watch something better.

Having been raised in Northern Ontario and now living in Toronto I am a tad biased towards this plot, nevertheless felt inclined to review because I was touched by this film and it's success in addressing very delicate issues regarding indigenous peoples (isolation/otherization, culture/tradition preservation, substance abuse, missing/murdered women, etc.). I really appreciated the directing and depiction of northern life. This piece of Canadiana featuring beautiful NWO covered all bases for me; heartfelt missing-sister drama turns thriller with the introduction of the fashion industry's dark side. There are laughs, there is love and moments you'll be holding your breathe. Just wanted to mention Toronto is a very friendly city :) I watched this on an AirCanada flight and there are a few scenes with subtitles.

The film centers on Annie Bird (Tanaya Beatty) who leaves the small community of Moosonea, Ontario to search for her missing twin sister Susanne, last seen in Toronto. She lives with her mom (Tina Keeper) and Uncle Will (Brandon Oakes).

Susanne left with Gus, her drug dealing boyfriend from a bad family. They are pressuring Will to tell them where Susanne is, so they can find Gus. Both are missing. Will has no clue. Annie discovers there are a number of Cree or Native American girls missing in Toronto. She investigates on her own being able to model like her sister to make some money.

There was nothing actually wrong with the drama. I liked the acting. Annie Bird was a bit flighty at times in a slow paced film. The real issue is after watching the feature for nearly two hours, there is no real closure.

Guide" F-word. Implied sex. Brief nudity.