Mani, a master’s student, returns to the reserve in northern Quebec where she grew up. Her painful past resurfaces. Resolved to reintegrate into the community, she gets involved in the debate around a referendum on allowing the free sale of alcohol on the reserve. Laura, a bootlegger, pockets the profits she makes there under the protection of the band council and her partner Raymond. The latter is still angry with Mani, whom he holds responsible for the death of his daughter in a fire. Opposing forces quickly divide the community into two sides who face each other to determine the best path to independence.
Laura
Mani
Oscar
Raymond
Jeanne
Nora
Johnny
Eric
Nadine
Frankie
Young Mani
Doctoral Advisor
Councillor
Councillor
Citoyenne
Émilie
Baby Oscar
Citoyen
Paul
Roxanne
Joseph
Radio Host
Estelle
Tavern Client
Indigenous Client
Georges
Store Customer
Father
Mother
Child
Child
Citoyenne
Citoyen
Rita
Radio Citoyenne
Radio Citoyen
Elder
Elder
Elder
Elder
Child in Store