Smoke Signals (1998)

6.8/10 89 min Drama Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Molly Cheek

Penny Cicero

Robert Miano

Burt Cicero

Perrey Reeves

Holly

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