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.
Adam Beach
as Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
as Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
as Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
as Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
as Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
as Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
as Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
as Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
as Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
as Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
as Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
as Velma
