A drunk bear hunter and a farm kid walk into the wilderness—neither comes back the same.
A hardened and embittered man turns his life around with the help of a farm boy in this uplifting family tale. Down on his luck and dependent on booze, Native American Fish Hawk (Will Sampson) changes his fate when he accepts a job hunting down a bear that's been killing local livestock. His temporary residence with the Boggs family brings young Corby (Charles Fields) into his life, and the boy's friendship gives Fish Hawk a new reason to live.
Acting
Will Sampson's haunted, tender performance—career best.
Cinematography
Misty Ontario wilderness that mirrors Fish Hawk's isolation.
Writing
No villains, just wounded people learning to trust.
Director
Donald Shebib
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