directed by: Tracey Deer, year: 2020
actors: Kiawentiio

Beans follows Tekehentakhkwa, a 12-year-old Mi'kmaq girl living in a close-knit community during the Oka Crisis era, who earns the nickname Beans after a school prank. As the siege disrupts daily life, she navigates family tensions, fear, and the desire to belong, discovering resilience and voice amid upheaval. The film blends intimate coming‑of‑age storytelling with historical tension to illuminate identity, community, and survival.

Social Divide, Drama, Historical Drama, Coming Of Age, Indigenous Cinema, Canada