In the summer of 1974, an intrepid nine-year-old paper carrier (Polly Gallant-McLean) struggles to regain hope after witnessing a traumatic event. Set in the fictional Nova Scotian village of Millman, this first feature by celebrated Acadian documentarian Pamela Gallant is a heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming portrait of idealism in flux.

A Q&A with director Pamela Gallant and producer Terry Greenlaw will follow the screening.

The Passholder Allotment has sold out. Passholders currently without a ticket who wish to attend this screening can either purchase a general admission ticket to ensure a seat, or attempt to gain entry with their pass via a Rush Line at the cinema. Passholders who wish to join the Rush Line should arrive at the theatre at least 20 minutes prior to the screening. Scanning starts 10 minutes before the show and will end once all passholders are scanned in or the venue reaches capacity, whichever comes first.

Content advisory: mature themes, implied violence