
14-year-old Ella is determined to travel the length of the Inside Passage, along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest by kayak in order to testify against a proposed pipeline that would see oil tanker traffic through her beloved homeland waters. She's prepared to handle all of the challenges the wildlife, the weather, the water, and her gear have to offer up. The most challenging of all is that she has to bring her dysfunctional family with her. Her neurotic aunt, her cran... (Full plot summary below)
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14-year-old Ella is determined to travel the length of the Inside Passage, along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest by kayak in order to testify against a proposed pipeline that would see oil tanker traffic through her beloved homeland waters. She's prepared to handle all of the challenges the wildlife, the weather, the water, and her gear have to offer up. The most challenging of all is that she has to bring her dysfunctional family with her. Her neurotic aunt, her cranky uncle, her wayward cousin, and the memory of her late uncle all come along for the ride to make it a fun and amazing adventure. From Tla'Amin to Klemtu, BC, this family navigates their blend of cultures and desires, while their spirits honour the coast as a place for each of us to call home and protect.
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| National PostChris KnightAs a drama, Kayak to Klemtu ultimately founders. |
| Original CinLiam LaceyFor better or worse, this is the sort of issue-oriented film that teachers like to show to middle-school classes. |
| Common Sense MediaBrian CostelloDrama with pro-environment message has some cursing. |
| NOW TorontoNorman WilnerIt moves along well enough, and younger viewers should respond to Ella's arc, but grown-ups will quickly realize the movie they're watching should be a lot better than it is. |
| User ReviewBi SBest place to see it it´s Vancouver or anywhere BC - it´s a local subject but actually it´s also a story about families, roots and coming of age. Story and actors are authentic. |
| User ReviewRyan JBest place to see it it´s Vancouver or anywhere BC - it´s a local subject but actually it´s also a story about families, roots and coming of age. Story and actors are authentic. |