A journey to paradise.

Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Aden Young, Sandrine Holt, August Schellenberg, Tantoo Cardinal,  Billy Two Rivers, Lawrence Bayne

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Why would I go to your paradise? Are my people there? My woman? My boy? There's only blackrobes." - Chomina

Why watch this? This is one of the most realistic films about America's Native Peoples.

Plot Summary: In 17th century New France (the French colonies in North America), a Jesuit priest, known as "Black Robe," embarks on a long and perilous journey to a distant Huron mission. Guided by Algonquin natives, he faces challenges from the wilderness, mistrust from indigenous tribes, and attacks by warring Iroquois. His mission to convert the Huron tribe becomes a test of faith and endurance as he confronts the cultural clash between Europeans and Native Americans.

Dad's Preview: This beautifully shot film centers on missionary, Father LaForgue who begins the long, perilous journey upriver to Huron settlements. I appreciate that the film does not preach one way or the other; there are good and bad on all sides. The hard, cold North American wilderness is captivating in its rugged scenery. It is hard to understand how anyone survived in those days.

Alliance Films, Samson Productions, Hoyts; Alliance Films, Hoyts-Fox-Columbia