Café Daughter (2023)
Café Daughter is a 2023 drama movie directed by Shelley Niro, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Violah Beauvais, Star Slade and Sera-Lys McArthur.
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As she learns more about herself and her Indigenous heritage, Yvette finds a friend in Maggie Wolf, who embraces being part Mi’kmaq and encourages Yvette to be proud of being Cree. When her classmates learn about her Cree ancestry, Yvette encounters the realities of being Indigenous, facing prejudice with pride and holding fast to her dream of becoming a doctor. Café Daughter is inspired by true events and based on Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name.
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What is Café Daughter about?
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As she learns more about herself and her Indigenous heritage, Yvette finds a friend in Maggie Wolf, who embraces being part Mi’kmaq and encourages Yvette to be proud of being Cree. When her classmates learn about her Cree ancestry, Yvette encounters the realities of being Indigenous, facing prejudice with pride and holding fast to her dream of becoming a doctor. Café Daughter is inspired by true events and based on Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name.
When was Café Daughter released?
Café Daughter was released on 19 October 2023.
How long is Café Daughter?
Café Daughter runs 1h 37m.
Who made Café Daughter?
Café Daughter was directed by Shelley Niro.
Cast
- Violah Beauvais as Yvette Wong (9)
- Star Slade as Yvette Wong (16)
- Sera-Lys McArthur as Katherine Wong
- Tom Lim as Charlie Wong
- Evan Lau as Carl Wong (12)
- Julian Young as Carl Wong (18)
- Demaris Moon Walker as Maggie Wolf
- Billy Merasty as Amos Horseknife
- Blair Lamora as Doris Horseknife
- Dylan Cook as Peter Horseknife
- Edna Manitowabi as Kokum Mary
- Joanne Boland as Miss Scott