directed by: Loretta Todd, year: 2020
actors: Grace Dove

Monkey Beach follows Mylia, a young Haisla woman on British Columbia’s coast, as she grapples with adolescence, family loss, and vivid visions. When her brother disappears and memories of her mother’s death surface, Mylia confronts trauma and ancestral spirits guiding her toward self-discovery. Blending realism with dreamlike sequences, the film explores belonging, resilience, and how tradition can heal a modern Indigenous community.

Tribal, Drama, Indigenous Cinema, Coming Of Age, Magical Realism