Smoke Signals 1998

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

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Adam Beach Victor Joseph

Evan Adams Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Irene Bedard Suzy Song

Gary Farmer Arnold Joseph

Tantoo Cardinal Arlene Joseph

Cody Lightning Young Victor Joseph

Simon Baker Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Monique Mojica Grandma Builds-the-Fire

John Trudell Randy Peone

Elaine Miles Lucy

Michael Greyeyes Junior Polatkin

Michelle St. John Velma

Cynthia Geary Cathy the Gymnast

Tom Skerritt Police Chief

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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