Café Daughter
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Café Daughter is a drama film. directed by Shelley Niro.
Starring Violah Beauvais, Star Slade, and Sera-Lys McArthur
Synopsis
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As she learns more about herself and her Indigenous heritage, Yvette finds a friend in Maggie Wolf, who embraces being part Mi’kmaq and encourages Yvette to be proud of being Cree. When her classmates learn about her Cree ancestry, Yvette encounters the realities of being Indigenous, facing prejudice with pride and holding fast to her dream of becoming a doctor. Café Daughter is inspired by true events and based on Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Violah Beauvais
as Yvette Wong (9)
Star Slade
as Yvette Wong (16)
Sera-Lys McArthur
as Katherine Wong
Tom Lim
as Charlie Wong
Evan Lau
as Carl Wong (12)
Julian Young
as Carl Wong (18)
Demaris Moon Walker
as Maggie Wolf
Billy Merasty
as Amos Horseknife
Blair Lamora
as Doris Horseknife
Dylan Cook
as Peter Horseknife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CR
Production Companies
- Circle Blue Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Café Daughter about?
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed b...
Who directed Café Daughter?
Café Daughter was directed by Shelley Niro.
How long is Café Daughter?
Café Daughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Café Daughter released?
Café Daughter was released on October 19, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Café Daughter?
The main cast of Café Daughter includes Violah Beauvais, Star Slade, Sera-Lys McArthur, Tom Lim, Evan Lau.