Aulajut: Nunavut International Film Festival 2025

Kappiasugit | Be Afraid

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*Trigger Warning - Suicide*

 


An emotionally devastated woman seeks comfort in her choice to end her life. As she faces death in the form of a spirit, she must decide to let herself go to fight to stay alive.


This short thriller is inspired by a true story. It depicts First Nations lore and Ojibway language in the form of a spirit. Marie, played by Joyce Delaronde (CTV Comedy Acting Good), a woman whose world has crumbled around her attempts to take her own life, only to find herself confronted by a Jiibay (a wandering spirit or ghost played by Curtis Howson of Winner and Deaner 89).


The apparition transports Marie to the spirit world and offers to help her live "the good life”. The Jiibay attempts to persuade her to let go and come with them, by sharing their understanding of their unjust life journey to this point. Marie must look at herself and ask why she’s been given this chance.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    11 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Rachel Beaulieu